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Meriwether Smith
Member From: 1775 - 1788
- Birth Date: 1730 Birth Place:
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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- Additional Info: 1778 Assembly - William Roane was chosen in place of Meriwether Smith, who was elected a delegate to Congress.
1782 Assembly - William Gatewood succeeded Meriwether Smith, who had been elected to the Council.
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- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Virginia Constitutional Convention: 1776
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
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| 1775-1776 | Essex | Propositions and Grievances | |||
| 1776 | Essex | Privileges and Elections Propositions and Grievances Religion |
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| 1778 | Essex | Privileges and Elections Propositions and Grievances Trade |
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| 1781-1782 | Essex | Propositions and Grievances Trade |
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| 1782 | Essex | ||||
| 1785-1786 | Essex | Claims Courts of Justice Propositions and Greivances |
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| 1786-1787 | Essex | ||||
| 1787-1788 | Essex | ||||
| 1788 | Essex | Privileges and Elections |
*The information within this interactive and searchable application has been researched extensively by the House Clerk’s Office. As with any historical records of this age and breadth, there may be discrepancies and/or inconsistencies within records obtained from a variety of credible sources. Any feedback is encouraged at history@house.virginia.gov.