South Carolina Governors – Franklin J. Moses, Jr., 1872-1874

South Carolina SC History SC Governors Governor Franklin J. Moses, Jr.

Biographical Overview Born: 1838 in Sumter District, South Carolina Died: December 11, 1906 Buried: Winthrop, MA Religion: Episcopalian Political Party: Republican	Franklin J. Moses, Jr.
Education South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) - withdrew 1855
Occupations Lawyer Editor

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

• Listing of records available at SC Archives and History Center
  

Election Results