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William Masters Smith
William Masters Smith (20 March 1802 – 24 December 1861), was a 19th-century English landowner and Conservative politician, who represented West Kent as member of parliament (MP) from 1852 to 1857.
The only son of George Smith (1757–1831) and Rebecca née Brett (died 1843), he was seated at Camer, near Meopham, and lord of the manors of Luddesdowne and Dodmore. Appointed a justice of the peace and deputy lieutenant, Masters Smith served as High Sheriff of Kent for 1849/50.
On 6 September 1836, he married Frances Elphinstone (died 1905), eldest daughter of Major-General Sir Howard Elphinstone, and died without issue in 1861.
He was succeeded in the family estates by his nephew, who assumed the name and arms of Smith-Masters by Royal Licence in 1862.
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William Masters Smith
William Masters Smith (20 March 1802 – 24 December 1861), was a 19th-century English landowner and Conservative politician, who represented West Kent as member of parliament (MP) from 1852 to 1857.
The only son of George Smith (1757–1831) and Rebecca née Brett (died 1843), he was seated at Camer, near Meopham, and lord of the manors of Luddesdowne and Dodmore. Appointed a justice of the peace and deputy lieutenant, Masters Smith served as High Sheriff of Kent for 1849/50.
On 6 September 1836, he married Frances Elphinstone (died 1905), eldest daughter of Major-General Sir Howard Elphinstone, and died without issue in 1861.
He was succeeded in the family estates by his nephew, who assumed the name and arms of Smith-Masters by Royal Licence in 1862.