SC Governors – David Rogerson Williams, 1814-1816
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Biographical Overview
- Born: March 8, 1776 in Robbins Neck, South Carolina
- Died: November 17, 1830 in Witherspoons Ferry, SC
- Buried: Plumfield Plantation near Society Hill, SC
- Religion: Baptist
- Political Party: Democratic-Republican
Education
- Rhode Island College (now Brown University) - withdrew in 1795
Occupations
- Lawyer
- Planter
- Hat, shoe, and cotton oil manufacturer
- Brigadier General US Army
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
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
Election Results
- On December 10, 1814, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Williams for governor by secret ballot.
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