Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Richard SMITH
Richard Smith, youngest brother of John, first mentioned, and the fourth son of Richard and Abigail (Raper) Smith, born 1735, died 1803; studied law in the office of Joseph Galloway at Philadelphia, and practiced there and in New Jersey. He took an active part in political affairs and was Recorder of Burlington county, Assemblyman and Provincial Treasurer of New Jersey. At the outbreak of the Revolution he was elected to represent his state in the Continental Congress, and became its first Secretary, his portrait appearing in Molleson's painting, "The First Prayer in Congress". He devoted much time to literary pursuits. He married Elizabeth Rodman, daughter of John Rodman, and resided at his seat called "Bramham Hall". He died at Natchez, Mississippi, in 1803, while on a tour of the southern states.
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