Smith, William Loughton, 1758-1812

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Birth 1758
Death 1812-12-19
English, French,

Biographical notes:

Charleston, S.C. attorney, plantation owner, South Carolina state representative, U.S. representative, and U.S. diplomat. Smith used his wealth to subscribe nearly $12,000 of the state debt due to the Revolution. He was president (1808) of the Santee Canal Co. and invested heavily in it and other canal projects.

From the description of William Loughton Smith papers, 1774-1834. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36794383

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Subjects:

  • Canals
  • Decedents' estates

Occupations:

  • Lawyers
  • Legislators
  • Members of Congress

Places:

  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • South Carolina (as recorded)

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