Smith Meade Purdy (July 31, 1796 – March 30, 1870) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1843 to 1845.
Born in North Norwich, New York, Purdy attended the common schools.
He was appointed judge of the court of common pleas and surrogate of Chenango County in 1833 and served until his resignation in 1837.
He declined a renomination owing to poor health and retired from active pursuits.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress