William Pruden Smith

William Pruden Smith (March 4, 1876 – January 20, 1923) was a prominent attorney and the City of Miami's ninth mayor.

Smith spent his early career in Jacksonville, Florida where he practiced law.

[2] Later, Smith joined another law firm with former State Representative, Simon Pierre Robineau.

[4] Smith was commander of the Dade County Guard, the local volunteer militia.

He is cited as having made the call to organize a veteran's group in Miami after World War I.