South Carolina Governors – Patrick Noble, 1838-1840

South Carolina SC History SC Governors Governor Patrick Noble

Biographical Overview Born: 1787 near Willington, Abbeville District, South Carolina Died: April 7, 1840 Buried: Near Willington, South Carolina Religion: Political Party: Democrat	Patrick Noble Courtesy of South Caroliniana Library
Education Moses Waddel's School at Willington College of New Jersey - graduated 1806
Occupations Major, South Carolina Militia Lawyer

Major Events and Accomplishments, 1838–1840

• 1839 – In the wake of the Panic of 1837, Charleston banks suspended specie payment
  
• 1839 – Erskine College was founded, although the state did not grant the school a charter until several years later
  
• April 7, 1840 – Noble died in office
  

Other Government Positions

• South Carolina House of Representatives, 1814-1824, 1832-1836
  
• Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, 1830-1832
  
• South Carolina Senate, 1836-1838
  

Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions

Election Results

• On December 7, 1838, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Noble for governor by secret ballot.