William Smallwood
William Smallwood | |
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A portrait of Smallwood, c. 1780s, by Robert Edge Pine | |
| 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 |
| 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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William Smallwood (1732 – February 14, 1792) was an American planter, soldier and politician from Charles County, Maryland. 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.