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SC Governors – Wilson Godfrey Harvey, 1922-1923
South Carolina  SC History SC Governors Governor Wilson Godfrey Harvey
Also see: SC Government
Biographical Overview
- Born: September 8, 1866 in Charleston, South Carolina
- Died: October 7, 1932 in Tampa, Florida
- Buried:
- Religion: Presbyterian
- Political Party: Democrat
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Education
- Charleston High School - withdrew at 16 to work as a clerk for the Charleston News and Courier
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Occupation
- Major, South Carolina Volunteer Troops
- Manager, Charleston World and Budget
- Banker
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Major Events and Accomplishments, 1922–1923
- 1922 – Whites in South Carolina outnumbered blacks for the first time since 1820
- 1922-1923 – Governor Harvey served for less than eight months
Other Government Positions
- Mayor of Charleston, 1902
- Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, 1921-1922
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
Election Results
- On May 20, 1922, Harvey succeeded to office following the resignation of Governor Robert Archer Cooper
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