Abel Smith

Abel Smith may refer to:

  • Abel Smith (1717–1788), banker and Member of Parliament (1774–1788) for Aldborough, St Ives and St Germans
  • Abel Smith (1748–1779), his eldest son, MP (1778–1779) for Nottingham
  • Abel Smith (1788–1859), nephew of the above, MP (1810–1847) for Malmesbury, Wendover, Midhurst and Hertfordshire
  • Abel Smith (1829–1898), MP (intermittently 1854–1898) for Hertfordshire and Hertford
  • Henry Abel Smith (1900–1993), Governor of Queensland
  • Lady May Abel Smith, (1906–1994), born Princess May of Teck, Sir Henry's wife
  • John Abel Smith (1802–1871), MP (1830–1859 and 1863–1868) for Midhurst and Chichester
  • Abel Henry Smith (1862–1930), MP for Christchurch 1892–1900 and Hertford 1900-1910
  • Ned RocknRoll, born Abel Smith, the nephew of Richard Branson, and the husband of Kate Winslet

Famous quotes containing the word smith:

    I am afraid if there is anything to be afraid of. A precipice cannot hurt you. Lions and tigers can. The streets of New York I consider more dangerous than the Matterhorn to a thoroughly competent and careful climber.
    —Annie Smith Peck (1850–1935)