William Smallwood
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For the Canadian politician, see William R. Smallwood.
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.
Quick Facts 4th Governor of Maryland, Preceded by ...
William Smallwood | |
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4th Governor of Maryland | |
In office November 26, 1785 – November 24, 1788 | |
Preceded by | William Paca |
Succeeded by | John E. Howard |
Personal details | |
Born | 1732 (1732) Charles County, Province of Maryland, British America |
Died | (aged 59–60) Marbury, Maryland, U.S. |
Resting place | Smallwood State Park |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain United States |
Branch/service | Provincial Troops Continental Army North Carolina Militia |
Years of service | 1754-1763 (Britain) 1776–1783 (US) |
Rank | Lieutenant Major general (US) |
Commands | 1st Maryland Regiment North Carolina Militia (1780) |
Battles/wars | French and Indian War American Revolutionary War |
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