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South Carolina Governors – Franklin J. Moses, Jr., 1872-1874
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Biographical Overview
- Born: 1838 in Sumter District, South Carolina
- Died: December 11, 1906
- Buried: Winthrop, MA
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Political Party: Republican
Education
Occupations
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1872–1874
- 1872 – Many Republicans supported Reuben Tomlinson in the gubernatorial election as a result of rumors involving acceptance of bribes and misappropriation of state funds by Moses
- 1874 – Governor Moses was indicted for misappropriation of state funds but the court ruled that he could not be prosecuted while governor
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Moses was convicted of fraud and theft on numerous occasions after leaving office
- Moses was disowned by his family as a result of his infamy
Web Resources
Election Results
| General Election – October 16, 1872 |
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| Franklin J. Moses, Jr. |
69,838 votes |
65.4% |
| Reuben Tomlinson |
36,553 votes |
34.2% |
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