David Rogerson Williams
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For the Harvard School of Public Health professor, see David R. Williams (scientist). For the Canadian physician and astronaut who also goes by David R. Williams, see Dafydd Williams.
David Rogerson Williams (March 8, 1776 – November 17, 1830) was a representative in the United States Congress and the 45th governor of South Carolina from 1814 to 1816.
Quick Facts Member of the South Carolina Senate from Darlington District, Preceded by ...
David Rogerson Williams | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from Darlington District | |
In office November 22, 1824 – November 23, 1828 | |
Preceded by | Rasha Cannon |
Succeeded by | John Dick Witherspoon |
45th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 10, 1814 – December 5, 1816 | |
Lieutenant | Robert Creswell |
Preceded by | Joseph Alston |
Succeeded by | Andrew Pickens |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | Robert Witherspoon |
Succeeded by | Theodore Gourdin |
In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1809 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin Huger |
Succeeded by | Robert Witherspoon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1776-03-08)March 8, 1776 Darlington County, Province of South Carolina, British America |
Died | November 17, 1830(1830-11-17) (aged 54) Darlington County, South Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Darlington County, South Carolina |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Profession | planter, lawyer, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1813–1814 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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