Vanderhorst, Arnoldus, 1748-1815

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Christ Church Parish, S.C. plantation owner and politician. Among other properties, Vanderhorst owned houses in Charleston (S.C.) and a plantation on Kiawah Island (S.C.). He was elected as a state representative for his parish in 1772 and afterwards held many political offices, including Governor of South Carolina from 1794 to 1796. During the Revolutionary War Vanderhorst served as captain of a militia company stationed at Haddrell's Point (S.C.), and colonel (1782) under General Francis Marion. He married Elizabeth Raven in 1771; among their six children was John Stanyarne Vanderhorst (1781-1816).

From the description of Arnoldus Vanderhorst papers, 1763-1817. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 35953500

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creatorOf South Carolina. Militia. Brigade, 7th. Regiment, 30th. 30th Regiment order book, 1793-1814. South Carolina Historical Society
creatorOf Drennan, Ruth. Land grant for 200 acres, Orangeburgh District, S.C., 1795 Aug. 11-Sept. 7 University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Vanderhorst family. Papers, 1787-1838. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
referencedIn Vanderhorst family. Vanderhorst family papers, 1728-1850. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Ball, John, 1760-1817. John Ball papers, 1680-1840. South Carolina Historical Society
referencedIn Gervais, John Lewis, 1742-1798. John Lewis Gervais papers, 1772-1796. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Vanderhorst, John, d. 1787. John Vanderhorst papers, 1774-1804 (bulk 1786-1804). South Carolina Historical Society
creatorOf Arnoldus Vanderhorst papers, 1763-1817. South Carolina Historical Society
referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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associatedWith Anderson, Robert, 1741-1812. person
associatedWith Ball, John, 1760-1817. person
associatedWith Drennan, Ruth person
associatedWith Emmet, Thomas Addis person
associatedWith Flag of Truce (Ship) corporateBody
associatedWith Gervais, John Lewis, 1742-1798. person
associatedWith Gibbes, John, 1696-1764 person
associatedWith Grimke, John Paul, 1713-1791 person
associatedWith Hardwick, John. person
associatedWith Moultrie, William, 1730-1805. person
associatedWith Nash, Abner, ca. 1740-1786. person
associatedWith Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth, 1746-1825. person
associatedWith Rutledge, Hugh, 1745-1911. person
associatedWith South Carolina. Militia. Brigade, 7th. Regiment, 30th. corporateBody
associatedWith Vanderhorst family. family
associatedWith Vanderhorst family. family
associatedWith Vanderhorst, John, d. 1787. person
associatedWith Vanderhorst, John Stanyarne, 1781-1816. person
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Kiawah Island (S.C.)
South Carolina
United States
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Cherokee Indians
Creek Indians
Estates, (Law)
Indians of North America
Law
Pirates
Plantations
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Birth 1748-03-21

Death 1815-01-29

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