Manigault, Peter, 1731-1773

Charleston, S.C. attorney, plantation owner, and South Carolina legislator. He was the son of Gabriel Manigault (1704-1781) and Ann Ashby Manigault (d. 1782).

From the description of Peter Manigault papers, 1749-1773. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 35953365

Native of Charleston, S.C.; student in England who entered the Inner Temple in London in 1752, traveled in Europe widely before being called to the English bar; returned to South Carolina in 1754; served as speaker of the South Carolina House of Commons, but resigned, and in 1773 he left South Carolina for England for health reasons.

From the description of Peter Manigault papers, 1716 - 1751. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 632356605