South Carolina Governors – Benjamin Guerard, 1783-1785
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Biographical Overview
- Born: 1740 in Charleston, SC
- Died: December 21, 1788 in Charleston, SC
- Religion: Huguenot
- Political Party: No party affiliation
Education
Occupation
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1783–1785
- 1783 – Guerard was the first Huguenot to be elected governor of South Carolina
- 1783 – Charlestown was incorporated as a city and officially adopted the name Charleston
- The cultivation of cotton for export began on a limited scale
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina Provincial Assembly, 1765-1768
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1779-1780, 1783
- South Carolina Senate, 1782
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Guerard offered his entire estate to raise funds to provide for his fellow prisoners while being held by the British as a prisoner of war
- 1782 – Guerard served on the council that negotiated the withdrawal of the British from Charleston
Election Results
- In 1783, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Guerard for governor by secret ballot.
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