William Masters Smith

William Masters Smith, was a 19th-century English landowner and Conservative [Party (UK)|Conservative] politician, who represented West Kent as member of parliament from 1852 to 1857.

Life

The only son of George Smith and Rebecca née Brett, 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, eldest daughter of Sir [Howard Elphinstone, 1st Baronet|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.