William Russell Smith
William Russell Smith | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1857 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Williams Inge |
| Succeeded by | Sydenham Moore |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1841-1843 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1815 Logan County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1896 (aged 80) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1862 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 26th Alabama Infantry Regiment |
William Russell Smith (March 27, 1815 – February 26, 1896) was a prominent Alabama politician who served in both the United States Congress and the Confederate Congress.