Thomas Smith (governor of South Carolina)
Thomas Smith | |
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A marker dedicated to Smith in Charleston | |
| Baron of Wiskinboo | |
| Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office May 1693 – 16 November 1694 | |
| Monarch | William III |
| Preceded by | Philip Ludwell |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Blake |
| Landgrave of the Province of Carolina | |
| In office 1691–1694 | |
| Monarch | William III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1648 |
| Died | 16 November 1694 (aged 45–46) |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara Atkins Sabrina de Vignon |
| Children | 3, including Thomas Smith |
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.