Saxton Smith (October 2, 1802 – 1890) was an American politician from New York. He served in the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate over a period spanning nearly three decades, and was also a long-time town supervisor of Putnam Valley.
Early life Smith was born on October 2, 1802, at the house built by his grandfather, located in that part of Philipstown, New York, then in Dutchess County, which was separated in 1839 as the Town of Quincy, and renamed in 1840 as Putnam Valley, now in Putnam County. He was the son of Abraham Smith (1763–1813) and Mary (Knapp) Smith.
Political career
Town Supervisor Smith served as Supervisor of the Town of Putnam Valley in 1841, 1842, 1850, 1851, 1858, 1860, 1862, 1863, and from 1867 to 1876.
State Assembly Smith was a member of the New York State Assembly (Putnam County) in 1838, 1840, and 1844.
He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1863.
State Senate Smith was a member of the New York State Senate from 1846 to 1849, sitting in the 69th and 70th legislatures (both 2nd District), and the 71st and 72nd legislatures (both 7th District).
He was again a member of the State Senate (8th District) in 1864 and 1865.
Personal life Saxton Smith never married.
He died in 1890.
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