SC Governors – David Rogerson Williams, 1814-1816

South Carolina SC History SC Governors Governor David Rogerson Williams

David Williams:  Biographical Facts Born: March 8, 1776 in Robbins Neck, SC Died: November 17, 1830 in Witherspoons Ferry, SC Buried: Plumfield Plantation near Society Hill, SC Religion: Baptist Political Party: Democratic-Republican	David Rogerson Williams
David Williams:  Education Rhode Island College (now Brown University) - withdrew in 1795
David Williams:  Occupations Lawyer Planter Hat, shoe, and cotton oil manufacturer Brigadier General US Army

David Williams:  Major Events and Accomplishments, 1814–1816

• Cotton mills became widespread in South Carolina as a result of high cotton prices brought on by commercial restrictions during the War of 1812
  

David Williams:  Other Government Positions

• US House of Representatives, 1805-1809, 1811-1813
  
• South Carolina Senate, 1824-1827
  

Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions

• Williams built South Carolina's first cotton seed oil mill and introduced the mule to Southern agriculture
  
• 1830 – Williams died in a construction accident
  

David Williams:  Election Results

• On December 10, 1814, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Williams for governor by secret ballot.
  

David Williams:  Web Resources

• Biographical information - US Congress