John Francis Smithwick
Coat of Arms of John Francis Smithwick
John Francis Smithwick (1844-27 August 1913) was an Irish businessman and politician.[1]
John Francis Smithwick was a member of the Smithwick's brewing family and took over as head of the firm. He was active in local politics, twice becoming High Sherriff of County Kilkenny and once of Kilkenny City, of which he was mayor in 1884. He was the first chairman of Kilkenny County Council, and one of the Auditors of the National Bank.[1]
From 1880 to 1886 he was Member of Parliament for Kilkenny City, a member of the Home Rule League. As a supporter of Charles Stewart Parnell he was one of the 32 members who were suspended in the sitting of 3 February 1881.[1]
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External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by John Smithwick
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| Preceded by Benjamin Whitworth |
Member of Parliament for Kilkenny City 1880 – 1886 |
Succeeded by Thomas Quinn |
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