South Carolina Governors – John Mathews, 1782-1783
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Biographical Overview
- Born: 1744 in Charleston, South Carolina
- Died: November 17, 1802 in Charleston, SC
- Buried:
- Religion:
- Political Party: No party affiliation
Education
- Middle Temple in London, England
Occupations
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1782–1783
- 1782 – New laws empowered the state to banish loyalists and seize their estates
- December 14, 1782 – The British evacuated Charlestown
Other Government Positions
- First Provincial Congress of South Carolina, 1775
- Second Provincial Congress of South Carolina, 1776
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1776-1780
- Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives, 1777-1779, 1784
- Continental Congress, 1778-1782
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
Election Results
- On January 31, 1782, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Mathews for governor by secret ballot.
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