SC Governors – Ransome Judson Williams, 1945-1947

Biographical Overview

• Born: January 4, 1892 in Cope, South Carolina
  
• Died: January 7, 1970
  
• Buried:
• Religion: Baptist
  
• Political Party: Democrat
  

Education

• Medical College of South Carolina - Charleston, SC
  

Occupation

• Pharmacist

Major Events and Accomplishments, 1945–1947

• A retirement system for teachers and other state, county, and city employees was created
  
• August 1945 – World War II ended
  

Other Government Positions

• South Carolina House of Representatives, 1931-1932
  
• Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, 1943-1945
  

Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions

• Williams served as a Trustee of Coker College, the Medical College of South Carolina, the University of South Carolina, and The Citadel
  

Election Results

• On January 2, 1945, Williams succeeded to office following the resignation of Governor Olin D. Johnston
  

Web Resources

• Listing of records available at SC Archives and History Center