South Carolina Governors – Arnoldus Vanderhorst, 1794-1796
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Biographical Overview
- Alternate spelling: Arnoldus Vander Horst
- Born: March 21, 1748 in Christ Church Parish, SC
- Died: January 29, 1815 in Charleston, SC
- Buried: St Michael's churchyard in Charleston, SC
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Political Party: Federalist
Education
Occupation
- Planter
- Colonel, South Carolina Militia
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1794–1796
- December 15, 1795 – US Senate rejected the nomination of former Governor John Rutledge to be the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1776-1780
- South Carolina Senate, 1780-1786
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Vanderhorst served under Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox) during the Revolutionary War.
Election Results
- On December 17, 1794, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Vanderhorst for governor by secret ballot.
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