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Thomas Smith | |
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Governor of South Carolina | |
In office May 1693 – 16 November 1694 | |
Monarch | William III |
Preceded by | Philip Ludwell |
Succeeded by | Joseph Blake |
Personal details | |
Born | 1648 Exeter, England |
Died | 16 November 1694 South Carolina |
Spouse(s) | Barbara Atkins Sabrina de Vignon |
Thomas Smith (c. 1648 – 16 November 1694) was an English-born administrator and planter who served as the colonial governor of South Carolina from 1693 to 1694.[1] He was appointed deputy governor in May 1693, following Governor Philip Ludwell's departure, but was officially commissioned as governor on 29 November 1693.[1]