Benjamin Smith | |
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| 16th Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office December 1, 1810 – December 11, 1811 | |
| Preceded by | David Stone |
| Succeeded by | William Hawkins |
| Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee | |
| In office December 16, 1808 – November 29, 1811 | |
| Preceded by | John Hall |
| Succeeded by | Robert Williams |
| 1st Adjutant General of North Carolina | |
| In office 1806–1807 | |
| Appointed by | Nathaniel Alexander |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Edward Pasteur |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Commons | |
| In office 1789–1792 1804–1805 | |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1792–1800 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 10, 1756 Charles Town, South Carolina |
| Died | January 26, 1826 (aged 70) Smithville, North Carolina, US |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Dry |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Continental Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles | |
Benjamin Smith (January 10, 1756 – January 26, 1826) was the 16th governor of North Carolina from 1810 to 1811.