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Goldsmith W. Hewitt
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1881 – March 3, 1885 |
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| Preceded by | Newton Nash Clements |
| Succeeded by | John Mason Martin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 |
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| Preceded by | Joseph Humphrey Sloss |
| Succeeded by | Burwell Boykin Lewis |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1872-1874 |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1870-1871 1886-1888 |
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Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt
February 14, 1834 Elyton, Alabama |
| Died | May 27, 1895 (aged 61) Birmingham, Alabama |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Birmingham, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Harriet Earle |
Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt (born February 14, 1834 – died May 27, 1895) was an important politician from Alabama. He served as a U.S. Representative, which is part of the U.S. Congress.
About Goldsmith Hewitt
Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt was born on February 14, 1834. His birthplace was near a town called Elyton, which is now Birmingham, Alabama. He went to local schools when he was young.
Military Service and Education
In June 1861, Hewitt joined the Confederate States Army. He started as a private, which is the lowest rank. Later, he was promoted to captain in 1862.
After his time in the military, he went to Cumberland University in Tennessee. He studied law there and graduated in 1866. That same year, he became a lawyer and started his own law practice in Birmingham, Alabama.
Political Career
Hewitt began his political career in Alabama. He was a member of the State House of Representatives in 1870 and 1871. Then, he served in the State Senate from 1872 to 1874.
He was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat. He served two terms from March 4, 1875, to March 3, 1879.
After a short break, he was elected again to Congress. He served two more terms from March 4, 1881, to March 3, 1885. During his last term, he was the chairman of the Committee on Pensions. This committee handled matters related to military pensions.
Hewitt decided not to run for Congress again in 1884. He went back to working as a lawyer. He also served again in the State House of Representatives from 1886 to 1888.
Later Life
Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt passed away in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 27, 1895. He was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Birmingham.
