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American mayor (1744–1810)
Thorowgood Smith
2nd Mayor of Baltimore
In office
1804–1808
Preceded byJames Calhoun
Succeeded byEdward Johnson
Personal details
Born1744 (1744)
Accomac County, Province of Virginia, British America
DiedAugust 13, 1810(1810-08-13) (aged 65–66)
NationalityAmerican
Political partyNone

Thorowgood Smith (1744 in Accomac County, Virginia – August 13, 1810) was the second mayor of Baltimore from 1804 to 1808. 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

  1. Coyle, Wilbur F. "Thorowgood Smith (1744-1810)". Archives of Maryland (Biographical Series). Retrieved 9 June 2016.
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