South Carolina Governors – William Henry Gist, 1858-1860
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Biographical Overview
- Born: August 22, 1807 in Charleston, SC
- Died: September 30, 1874
- Buried: Union District, SC
- Religion: Methodist
- Political Party: Democrat
Education
Occupation
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1858–1860
- October 5, 1860 – Governor Gist notified the other southern states that South Carolina was strongly considering secession
- December, 1860 – Governor Gist left office the same day the Secession Convention met to consider the question of secession following Lincoln's election as President of the United States
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1840-1844
- South Carolina Senate, 1844-1856
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
Election Results
- On December 10, 1858, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Gist for governor by secret ballot.
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