Smith, Harmannus

  • From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: See full biography at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmannus_Smith
  • Wiki Biography:
    • Harmannus Smith (November 13, 1790 – July 1, 1872) was a physician, farmer and political figure in Upper Canada and then the Province of Canada. He represented Wentworth County in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1834 to 1836 as a Reformer and then in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada from 1841 to 1851. He served a six-year term in the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada, from 1858 to 1864.
    • Smith was born in Louth Township, Upper Canada, the son of Joseph Smith, a United Empire Loyalist, and Anna Margaret House, the daughter of a United Empire Loyalist. He attended school in Niagara and then studied medicine with a Dr. Allen. Smith later served as a member of the Medical Board for Canada West.
    • Smith served in the militia during the War of 1812 as a private and then assistant surgeon. He lived in Barton Township and Ancaster Township, both in Wentworth County. Smith married Elizabeth Fillman. The couple had seven children: four sons and three daughters.
  • Grandson of United Empire Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory: https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=3973
  • Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104342518/harmanus-smith