Background
Smallman was the son of Francis Smallman and his wife Elizabeth Hopton.
Smallman was the son of Francis Smallman and his wife Elizabeth Hopton.
He was a lawyer and acquired Kinnersley Castle, serving as High Sheriff of Herefordshire for 1614-1615. He was elected Member of Parliament for Wenlock in 1626.
2nd Parliament of King Charles I]
In 1621, Smallman was elected Member of Parliament for Leominster.