South Carolina Governors – Joseph Alston, 1812-1814
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Biographical Overview
- Born: 1779 in All Saint's Parish, SC
- Died: September 10, 1816 in Charleston, SC
- Buried: In the Alston family cemetery at Oaks Planation, Murrells Inlet, SC
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Political Party: Democratic-Republican
Education
Occupation
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1812–1814
- December 19, 1812 – The Bank of the State of South Carolina was chartered
- December 31, 1812 – Governor Alston's wife, Theodosia Burr Alston, was lost at sea
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1802-1803, 1805-1812
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Alston married Aaron Burr's daughter, Theodosia Burr - February 2,1801
Election Results
- On December 10, 1812, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Alston for governor by secret ballot.
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