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William "Extra Billy" Smith (September 6, 1797 – May 18, 1887) was a lawyer, congressman, the 30th and 35th Governor of Virginia, and a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
George William Smith (1762 – December 26, 1811) was a Virginia lawyer and politician who served several terms in the Virginia House of Delegates and was twice the acting governor of the state before then being elected as the 17th Governor of Virginia.
In 1846, Smith was elected as governor of Virginia and served until 1849 after an unsuccessful re-election campaign. Smith’s estate was not generating the revenue that he had hoped it would achieve, and like many Americans of his age, he hoped to gain his fortune in the California gold rush.
William "Extra Billy" Smith was a lawyer, congressman, the 30th and 35th Governor of Virginia, and a major general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. On his appointment in January 1863, at 65, Smith was the oldest Confederate general to hold field command in the war.
Oct 8, 2017 · The Governor received correspondence from three main sources: the Federal government, Virginia State government, and Governors from other states. Federal government correspondents include James Monroe, Secretary of State, and William Eustis, Secretary of War.
Governor Smith's Administration of the State Government—His Bold and Energetic Executive Measures—Creation of the Home Guard—History of this Extraordinary Measure—Suspected Mutiny among the Troops—His Visit and Address to them—His...
George William Smith (1762–1811), from Richmond, Henrico County, member of the Council of State acting as governor, April 3–December 6, 1811; governor, December 6–26, 1811, Democratic-Republican.
