South Carolina Governors – Benjamin Franklin Perry, 1865
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Biographical Overview
- Born: November 20, 1805 in Pendleton District, SC
- Died: December 3, 1886 in Greenville, South Carolina
- Buried: In Greenville, South Carolina
- Religion: Episcopalian
- Political Party: Unionist Democrat
Education
- Preparatory schooling in Asheville, NC
Occupations
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1865
- 1865 – The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified
- 1865 – The new state Constitution changed the gubernatorial election process from a secret vote by the General Assembly to a popular election
- 1865 – The Black Codes were adopted by the state Constitutional Convention
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1836-1842, 1849-1860, 1862-1865
- South Carolina Senate, 1844-1848
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- Perry edited two pro-union newspapers: The Southern Patriot and The Mountaineer
- 1865 – Perry was elected to the US Senate but was denied his seat
Election Results
- On June 30, 1865, Perry was appointed provisional governor by President Andrew Johnson
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