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.
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.