Chancery decree, 27 June 1786.

Rutledge, John, 1739-1800

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John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – June 21, 1800) was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he served as the first President of South Carolina and later as its first governor after the Declaration of Independence. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Rutledge established a legal career after studying at Middle Temple in the City of London. He...

Mathews, John, 1744-1802

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John Mathews (1744 – November 17, 1802) was a Founding Father of the United States and lawyer from Charleston, South Carolina. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1781 where he endorsed the Articles of Confederation on behalf of South Carolina. On his return, he was elected the 33rd governor of South Carolina, serving a single term in 1782 and 1783. Mathews was born in Charleston in the Province of South Carolina. He was commissioned an ensign and lieutenant in the Sout...

Hutson, Richard, 1748-1795

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Richard Hutson (July 9, 1748 – April 12, 1795) was a Founding Father of the United States and an American lawyer, judge, and politician from Charleston, South Carolina. After having been educated in Charleston as a child, he attended Princeton. After studying law, Hutson was admitted to the bar and practiced in Charleston. From 1776 to 1779 and in 1781, 1782, 1785, and 1788, Hutson served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. In 1778 and 1779, he represented South Caroli...

South Carolina. Commissioners of Forfeited Estates

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Commissioners in charge of the sale of lands and goods as authorized by an Act (1782 February 26) passed by the General Assembly of South Carolina when meeting at Jacksonborough, South Carolina. Sales were held at Jacksonborough, Pocotaligo, and Georgetown, South Carolina from 15 May to 15 August 1782; and at Charleston, South Carolina from 16 June to 18 June 1783. Sales brought in over one million pounds in currency. From the description of Commissioners of Forfeited Estates account...

South Carolina. Court of Chancery

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S.C. Statute 1721(7)163 reorganized the Court of Chancery and created the office of register. From the description of Minutes of the Court of Chancery, 1721-1790. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122471586 The Court of Chancery was a court of equitable jurisdiction, dealing in matters of fairness to which the common and statutory law did not apply. Most chancery cases concerned the settlement and management of estates. The court also heard cases involving guardian...

Fardo, George John.

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