John William Smith (politician)
John William Smith | |
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| 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) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of Texas |
| Branch/service | Texian Army |
| Battles/wars | |
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.