South Carolina SC - Governor John Peter Richardson - 1840-1842

SC Governors – John Peter Richardson, 1840-1842

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Biographical Overview
Education
Occupation
  • Lawyer
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1840–1842
  • The Bank of South Carolina refused to recognize regulations enacted in the wake of the Panic of 1837
  • December 20, 1842 – The South Carolina Military Academy was established (now the The Citadel)
Other Government Positions
  • South Carolina House of Representatives, 1825-1834
  • South Carolina Senate, 1834-1836
  • US House of Representatives, 1836-1839
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
Election Results
  • On December 9, 1840, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Richardson for governor by secret ballot.
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