John William Smith (politician)

John William Smith
John William Smith
Republic of Texas Senator; from Bexar
	In office; November 14, 1842 – January 12, 1845
Preceded by	Ludovic Colquhoun
Succeeded by	Samuel H. Luckie
105th, 109th, and 112th Mayor of San Antonio
	In office; 1837–1838
Preceded by	José María Salinas
Succeeded by	William H. Daingerfield
	In office; 1840–1841
Preceded by	Samuel Maverick
Succeeded by	Juan Seguín
	In office; 1842–1844
Preceded by	Francis Guilbeau
Succeeded by	Edward Dwyer
Personal details
Born	William John Smith; November 4, 1792; Virginia, United States
Died	January 12, 1845 (aged 52); Washington-on-the-Brazos, Republic of Texas
Spouse	Harriet Stone (m. 1821, divorced) María de Jesús Delgado Curbelo (m. 1835)
Profession	Politician; public servant; soldier;
Military service
Allegiance	Republic of Texas
Branch/service	Texian Army
Battles/wars	Texas Revolution Siege of Bexar (POW); Battle of Concepción; Battle of San Jacinto; ;

John William Smith (November 4, 1792 – January 12, 1845) was an American and Texian politician and soldier who was the first mayor of San Antonio after Texas independence and a senator of the Republic of Texas. He participated in the Texas Revolution as a soldier and scout in the Texian Army.