William Hugh Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

William Hugh Smith

American politician

Date of Birth: 26-Apr-1826

Place of Birth: Fayette County, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1899

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

William Hugh Smith (April 26, 1826 – January 1, 1899) was an American planter and politician, the 21st Governor of the U.S.
state of Alabama.
He was the first Republican elected as governor in the state, serving from 1868 to 1870 during the period of Reconstruction.
A former slave owner, he had opposed secession from the union on the grounds it would imperil slave property.
He appeared driven by practical consideration rather than principled opposition to slavery.