Title: General Benjamin Smith
Description: "Benjamin Smith came from a distinguished South Carolina family and acquired wealth in the Cape Fear region as a member of the planter class. Smith was active in public life, in county government and as a legislator in state politics. He promoted public schools, the University of North Carolina, domestic manufacturing, banking, penal reform, and internal improvements"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Politics and government, Governors, Biography, North carolina, politics and government, 1775-1865
Places: North Carolina
People: Benjamin Smith (1756-1826)
Time periods: 1776-1865