 Benjamin Guerard Governor Governor, son of John Guerard Honorable Honorable and Elizabeth Hill.Born May 1739, died Dec 21, 1788, 49 years First Governor of South Carolina after the War of Independence. Educatedin England. In 1783, elected Speaker of the SC House of Representativesand then Governor. Served one term form 1783-1785. Charlestownincorporated and named changed to Charleston. During his term cottonbegan to be cultivated for export. Had a grant of 1700 acres on HiltonHead. Married estimated EST. WFT, 1756-1781 (approximately 7 years married) to:  Mary Ann KennanBorn estimated EST. WFT, 1735-1754, died estimated EST. WFT, 1756-1839, approximately 85 years | |||
| 2nd marriage Benjamin Guerard Governor Governor, son of John Guerard Honorable Honorable and Elizabeth Hill. Married Nov 29, 1766 (8 or 9 years married) to: Sarah Middleton, daughter of Thomas Middleton Colonel Colonel and Mary Bull.Born 1745, died 1775, 29 or 30 years | |||