Researching John Smithwick
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 34 people with the Smithwick surname? In that year Smithwick was ranked number 3545 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Smithwick on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for John Smithwick and the Smithwick Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 55 people with the Smithwick surname in the UK? Smithwick is now ranked number 3990 for popularity in the UK. |
Smithwick Genealogy Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Smithwick surname in the USA? Smithwick is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called John Smithwick
John Francis Smithwick
John Francis Smithwick (1844-27 August 1913) was an Irish businessman and politician.
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 Sheriff 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.
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.
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