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South Carolina Governors – John Taylor 1826-1828
South Carolina  SC History SC Governors Governor John Taylor
Also see: SC Government
Biographical Overview
- Born: May 4, 1770 in Granby, South Carolina
- Died: February 23, 1832 in Camden, South Carolina
- Buried: Family cemetery in Columbia, South Carolina
- Religion: Presbyterian
- Political Party: Democratic-Republican
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John Taylor |
Education
- College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) - graduated 1790
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Occupations
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Major Events and Accomplishments, 1826–1828
- 1827 – Meetings were held in several locations across the state to strengthen opposition to federal tariffs
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives - 1793-1802, 1804-1805
- US House of Representatives, 1807-1810
- US Senate, 1810-1816
- South Carolina Senate, 1818-1826
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Taylor was related to two US Presidents: James Madison and Zachary Taylor
Election Results
- On December 9, 1826, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Taylor for governor by secret ballot.
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