SC Governors – Andrew Gordon Magrath, 1864-1865
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Biographical Overview
- Born: February 8, 1813 in Charleston, South Carolina
- Died: April 9, 1893 in Charleston, South Carolina
- Buried:
- Religion:
- Political Party: Democrat
Education
Occupation
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1864–1865
- Magrath was the last South Carolina governor to be elected by secret ballot
- Magrath was the last Confederate governor of South Carolina
- February, 1865 – Columbia and Charleston were occupied by Union forces
- May 28, 1865 – Governor Magrath's term ended when he was deposed by Union authorities
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina Secretary of State, 1860-1862
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Federal authorities imprisoned Magrath after removing him from office
Election Results
- On December 18, 1864, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Magrath for governor by secret ballot.
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