Thomas Smith (governor of South Carolina)

Thomas Smith
A marker dedicated to Smith in Charleston
Governor of South Carolina
In office
May 1693 – 16 November 1694
MonarchWilliam III
Preceded byPhilip Ludwell
Succeeded byJoseph Blake
Personal details
Born1648
Exeter, England
Died16 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]

  1. ^ a b Moore, Alexander (1 August 2016). "Smith, Thomas". South Carolina Encyclopedia. University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies. Retrieved 27 February 2024.