John William Smith | |
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105th, 109th, and 112th Mayor of San Antonio | |
In office 1837–1838 | |
Preceded by | José María Salinas |
Succeeded by | William H. Daingerfield |
In office 1840–1841 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Maverick |
Succeeded by | Juan Seguín |
In office 1842–1844 | |
Preceded by | Francis Guilbeau |
Succeeded by | Edward Dwyer |
Personal details | |
Born | Virginia, U.S. | November 4, 1792
Died | January 12, 1845 Virginia, U.S. | (aged 52)
Spouse |
Harriet Stone (m. 1821)Maria Jesusita Curbelo
(m. 1835) |
Profession | Senator Mayor Soldier Public Servant |
John William Smith (November 4, 1792 – January 12, 1845) was a Republic of Texas and American political figure, the first mayor of San Antonio under the Republic, and the first mayor of San Antonio under the state of Texas. He supported and served Texas during the struggle for Texas Independence.