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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | William Henry Gist |
| Address |
Charleston, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
August 22, 1807
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| Died | September 30, 1874
(67 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
Oct 26, 2003 12:48am |
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| Info | Political Party: Democrat
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Born: August 22, 1807 in Charleston, SC
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Religion: Methodist
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Education
South Carolina College - withdrew 1827
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Occupation
Lawyer
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Died: September 30, 1874
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Buried: Union District, SC
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1858-1860
Governor Gist notified the other southern states that South Carolina was strongly considering secession - October 5, 1860
Governor Gist left office the same day that the Secession Convention met to consider the question of secession following Lincoln's election as President of the United States - December, 1860
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Other Government Positions
South Carolina House of Representatives - 1840-1844
South Carolina State Senate - 1844-1856
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Gist signed the Ordinance of Secession - 1860
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