Benjamin Franklin Smith (May 8, 1865 – May 20, 1944) was a produce dealer and political figure in

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, Canada. He represented Carleton County in the

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from 1903 to 1908, from 1915 to 1920 and from 1925 to 1930 as a

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member. Smith represented Victoria-Carleton in the

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from 1930 to 1935 as a

member and served in the

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from 1935 to 1944. He was born in Jacksonville, New Brunswick. Smith ran unsuccessfully for a federal seat in 1908, 1911 and 1921. He served in the province's Executive Council as

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from 1916 to 1917. Smith died in office at the age of 79 in Ottawa.

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* 1865 births 1944 deaths Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick MLAs Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from New Brunswick Canadian senators from New Brunswick 20th-century members of the House of Commons of Canada 20th-century members of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick 20th-century members of the Senate of Canada {{ProgressiveConservative-NewBrunswick-MLA-stub