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Benjamin Smith (North Carolina politician)
Governor of North Carolina (1756–1826) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Smith (January 10, 1756 – January 26, 1826) was the 16th governor of North Carolina from 1810 to 1811.
Quick Facts 16th Governor of North Carolina, Preceded by ...
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 | (1756-01-10)January 10, 1756 Charles Town, South Carolina |
Died | January 26, 1826(1826-01-26) (aged 70) Smithville, North Carolina, US |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Sarah Dry |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | Continental Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles | |
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