South Carolina Governors – John Geddes, 1818-1820
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Biographical Overview
- Born: December 25, 1777 in Charleston, SC
- Died: March 4, 1828 in Charleston, SC
- Buried: Scotch Presbyterian Churchyard in Charleston, SC
- Religion: Presbyterian
- Political Party: Democratic-Republican
Education
Occupation
- Major General, South Carolina Militia
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1818–1820
- 1820 – The US Congress outlawed the African slave trade and declared that any citizen caught importing slaves from Africa would be guilty of piracy and be put to death
- 1820 – The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery in southern parts of the Louisiana Territory
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1808-1816
- South Carolina Senate, 1816-1818
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Geddes returned to the South Carolina Militia after leaving office.
Election Results
- On December 8, 1818, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Geddes for governor by secret ballot.
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