Martin Tucker Smith was an English banker and Liberal Party politician.
Background
Martin Tucker Smith was born on 6 July 1803. He was the second son of John Smith (1767–1842), and his wife Elizabeth (née Tucker). His father was a member of the family which owned the Smith"s Bank group of companies, and Martin joined the family business, becoming a partner in the London bank Smith, Payne and Smiths.
Career
Like his father and many of his ancestors, Smith entered politics. However, the borough"s representation was reduced to one member in 1832, and Smith stood down. He did not re-enter Parliament until the 1847 general election when he was elected unopposed as one of the two MPs for the borough of Wycombe in Buckinghamshire.
He was re-elected at the next three general elections, before standing down at the 1865 general election.
Personal life and death
After his death in 1880 at the age of 77, his estate was valued at £350,000 (equivalent to £31,117,000 in 2016 values).
Membership
10th United Kingdom Parliament. 15th United Kingdom Parliament. 16th United Kingdom Parliament.
17th United Kingdom Parliament.
18th United Kingdom Parliament.