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| Affiliation | Democratic-Republican |
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| Name | John Geddes |
| Address |
Charleston, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
December 25, 1777
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| Died | March 04, 1828
(50 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
Oct 26, 2003 06:48pm |
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| Info | Political Party: Democratic-Republican
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Born: December 25, 1777 in Charleston, SC
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Religion: Presbyterian
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Education
South Carolina College
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Occupation
Major General, South Carolina Militia
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Died: March 4, 1828 in Charleston, SC
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Buried: Charleston, SC in the Scotch Presbyterian Churchyard
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1818-1820
The US Congress outlawed the African slave trade and declared that any citizen caught importing slaves from Africa would be guilty of piracy and be put to death - 1820
The Missouri Compromise allowed slavery in southern parts of the Louisiana Territory - 1820
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Other Government Positions
South Carolina House of Representatives - 1808-1816
South Carolina Senate - 1816-1818
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Geddes returned to the South Carolina Militia after leaving office.
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