Hij is getrouwd met Frances Fairfax.
Zij zijn getrouwd.
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!(1) "Encyclopedia Britannica," 11th ed., Vol. XXVII, p.620.
(2) "Burke's American Families with British Ancestry" (Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Baltimore, 1977) p.2918, "Smith, formerly Fairfax."
!Marriage to Frances Fairfax: (1) Unnamed daughter of Ferdinando Fairfax. (2)
Death: (1) 13 May 1664.
(1) A Barrister.
(1) Founded a school at Stamfordham, Northumberland.
(1) 1639: Knighted at York.
(1) 1640: Became a member of Parliament for Berwick. Remained in Parliament
until his death.
(1) During the Civil War, his legal knowledge was very useful.
(1) Declined to have any share in the trial of the King.
(1) 1651: Chosen a member of the council of state.
(1) 1656, Sep: Elected Speaker.
(1) 1658, Jun: Appointed Chief Baron of the Exchequer.
(1) 1659-1660: Member of the Council of State.
(1) On three occasions was one of the Commissioners of the Great Seal.
(1) Lost some of his offices when Charles II was restored.
(1) Left 4 daughters, no sons.
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Date of Import: 12 Jan 2003/ Not Given