SC Governors – John Peter Richardson, Jr., 1886-1890

Biographical Overview

• Born: September 25, 1831 in Clarendon County
  
• Died: July 6, 1899 in Columbia
  
• Buried:
• Religion:
• Political Party: Democrat
  

Education

• Richardson graduated from South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) in 1849.
  

Occupation

• Planter, Elmswood Plantation

Major Events & Accomplishments, First Term, 1886–1888

• Thomas G. Clemson's will, which left funds for the creation of a new college, was validated by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
  

Major Events & Accomplishments, Second Term, 1888–1890

• 1890 – The Farmer's Association became a powerful political force in South Carolina
  

Other Government Positions

• South Carolina House of Representatives
  
• South Carolina Senate, 1865-1867
  
• Treasurer of South Carolina, 1878-1886
  

Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions

• Richardson served on the staff of Confederate General James Cantey from 1862-1865.
  
• Winthrop's Richardson Hall was named for Governor John Peter Richardson, Jr.
  
• Elmswood Plantation was Richardson's home.
  

Election Results, First Term

• On November 2, 1886, Richardson elected without opposition. He received 33,114 votes.
  

Election Results, Second Term

• On November 6, 1888, Governor Richardson was reelected without opposition. He received 58,730 votes.
  

Web Resources

• Listing of records available at SC Archives and History Center