Matthew Smith (Canadian politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Matthew Smith (Canadian politician)
- Matthew Smith (July 15, 1842 – March 1, 1909) was a farmer, hotel owner and political figure in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- He represented 1st Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1901 to 1909 as a Liberal member. He was born in Crapaud, Prince Edward Island, the son of George Smith, who was born in Yorkshire, England, and Anna Wiggington.
- In 1870, he married Sarah Elizabeth Lea.
- Smith was Sunday school superintendent for the Methodist Church and was also trustee and secretary for the local school board.
- He operated the Pleasant View Hotel at Hampton.
- He was speaker for the provincial assembly from 1908 until his death in office in Charlottetown in 1909.
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