Gist, William Henry, 1807-1874

Dates:
Birth 1807
Death 1874

Biographical notes:

Politician, of Rose Hill plantation, Union County, S.C.; member, S.C. General Assembly, serving as S.C. Representative, 1840-1843; S.C. Senator, 1844-1855; Lieutenant Governor, 1848; Governor of South Carolina, 1858-1860; son of Francis Fincher Gist; married to Louisa Bowen Gist and Mary Elizabeth Rice Gist.

From the description of William Henry Gist papers, 1851-1948 ; bulk (1858-1862). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 39193610

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  • Governor
  • Petition, Right of
  • Secession

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