Thorowgood Smith
Thorowgood Smith | |
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2nd Mayor of Baltimore | |
In office 1804–1808 | |
Preceded by | James Calhoun |
Succeeded by | Edward Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | 1744 Accomac County, Province of Virginia, British America |
Died | August 13, 1810 | (aged 65–66)
Nationality | American |
Political party | None |
Thorowgood Smith (1744 in Accomac County, Virginia – August 13, 1810) was the second mayor of Baltimore from 1804 to 1808.[1] He was appointed to that position when his predecessor James Calhoun resigned. He served for 4 years. He reformed the police system, and ordered the building the plumbing system by the Baltimore water company. Smith was well respected throughout the region. He died in 1810.
References
[edit]- ^ Coyle, Wilbur F. "Thorowgood Smith (1744-1810)". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 9 June 2016.