Edward Henry Smith (May 5, 1809 – August 7, 1885) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.

Born in Smithtown, Long Island, New York, Smith attended private schools.

He served as Justice of the Peace in the township of Smithtown 1833–1843, assessor 1840–1843, and supervisor 1856–1860.

Smith was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863) defeating incumbent Luther C. Carter in the election.

This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress