William Smallwood

William Smallwood
A portrait of Smallwood, c. 1780s, by Robert Edge Pine
4th Governor of Maryland
In office
November 26, 1785 – November 24, 1788
Preceded byWilliam Paca
Succeeded byJohn E. Howard
Personal details
Born1732 (1732)
Charles County, Province of Maryland, British America
Died (aged 59–60)
Marbury, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeSmallwood State Park
Military service
Allegiance Kingdom of Great Britain
United States United States
Branch/serviceUnited Kingdom Provincial Troops
Continental Army
North Carolina Militia
Years of service1754-1763 (Britain)
1776–1783 (US)
RankLieutenant
Major general (US)
Commands1st Maryland Regiment
North Carolina Militia (1780)
Battles/warsFrench and Indian War
American Revolutionary War

William Smallwood (1732 – February 14, 1792) was an American planter, soldier and politician from Charles County, Maryland.[1] He served in the American Revolutionary War, rising to the rank of major general. He was serving as the fourth Governor of Maryland when the state adopted the United States Constitution.

  1. ^ "Inventory of Maryland Monuments by County".