South Carolina Governors – Thomas Bennett, Jr., 1820-1822
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Biographical Overview
- Born: August 14, 1781 in Charleston, SC
- Died: January 30, 1865 in Charleston, SC
- Buried: Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC
- Religion: Congregationalist and Presbyterian
- Political Party: Democratic-Republican
Education
Occupation
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1820–1822
- 1820 – A new law prohibited citizens from granting emancipation to their slaves without the General Assembly's permission
- 1822 – A freedman named Denmark Vesey incited a slave rebellion, causing increased fears of slave uprisings and distrust of the abolition movement
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1804-1806, 1808-1810, 1812-1818
- South Carolina Senate, 1819-1820, 1837-1840
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
Election Results
- On December 7, 1820, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Bennett for governor by secret ballot.
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