truman smith (november 27, 1791 – may 3, 1884) was a whig member of the united states senate from connecticut from 1849 to 1854 and a member of the united states house of representatives from connecticut's 4th and 5th congressional districts from 1839 to 1843 and from 1845 to 1849. he also served in the connecticut house of representatives from 1831 to 1832, and in 1834.