Thomas Smith (governor of South Carolina)
Thomas Smith | |
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A marker dedicated to Smith in Charleston | |
| 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. He was appointed deputy governor in May 1693, following Governor Philip Ludwell's departure, but was officially commissioned as governor on 29 November 1693.