Benjamin Smith (North Carolina politician)

Benjamin Smith
16th Governor of North Carolina
In office December 1, 1810 – December 11, 1811
Preceded by	David Stone
Succeeded by	William Hawkins
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Tennessee
In office December 16, 1808 – November 29, 1811
Preceded by	John Hall
Succeeded by	Robert Williams
1st Adjutant General of North Carolina
In office 1806–1807
Appointed by	Nathaniel Alexander
Preceded by	Office established
Succeeded by	Edward Pasteur
Member of the North Carolina House of Commons
In office 1789–1792 1804–1805
Member of the North Carolina Senate
In office 1792–1800
Personal details
Born	(1756-01-10)January 10, 1756 Charles Town, South Carolina
Died	January 26, 1826(1826-01-26) (aged 70) Smithville, North Carolina, US
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Spouse	Sarah Dry
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch	Continental Army
Rank	Colonel
Battles	American Revolutionary War Battle of Long Island Battle of Beaufort

Benjamin Smith (January 10, 1756 – January 26, 1826) was the 16th governor of North Carolina from 1810 to 1811.