John Peter Smith (Texas politician)
John Peter Smith | |
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The "Father of Fort Worth" | |
| 5th and 8th Mayor of Fort Worth, TX | |
| In office 11 April 1882 - 20 April 1886 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Brown |
| Succeeded by | H.S. Broiles |
| In office 5 August 1890 - 12 April 1892 | |
| Preceded by | William Smartt Pendleton |
| Succeeded by | Buckley Burton Paddock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1831 Owen County, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 1901 (aged 69) |
| Spouse | Mary E. Fox |
| Alma mater | Franklin College, Indiana; Bethany College, West Virginia |
| Profession | Mayor, philanthropist, teacher, lawyer, land surveyor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861 - 1865 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 7th Texas Cavalry |
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John Peter Smith (September 16, 1831 – April 11, 1901), known as the 'Father of Fort Worth', was born in Owen County, Kentucky, to Samuel and Polly (Bond) Smith. Smith was instrumental in the early prosperity of the city of Fort Worth, its establishment as the Tarrant County seat, and the creation of the county's only public hospital which still bears his name.