William Russell Smith

William Russell Smith
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Alabama's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1851  March 3, 1857
Preceded bySamuel Williams Inge
Succeeded bySydenham Moore
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1841-1843
Personal details
Born(1815-03-27)March 27, 1815
Logan County, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 1896(1896-02-26) (aged 80)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Resting placeMount Olivet Cemetery
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Signature
Military service
Allegiance Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
Years of service18611862
RankColonel
Unit26th 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.