Russell Smith (July 13, 1822 – May 10, 1866) was an American politician. Smith was born on July 13, 1822. He entered

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from

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and graduated in 1842. He studied in the

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, and was admitted to the bar in Sept., 1843. In the spring of 1844 he entered upon the practice of law in N. Y. City, and continued in it until 1852, when he removed to Yonkers, N. Y. He afterward devoted himself only occasionally to his profession. In 1852 he was elected to the Legislature of N. Y. He was married, Sept. 10, 1844, to Miss Harriette M. Bacon, of

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. He left a daughter. He died in New York City, May 10, 1866, aged 43 years.

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