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| Affiliation | Democratic-Republican |
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| Name | David Rogerson Williams |
| Address |
Robbins Neck, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
March 08, 1776
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| Died | November 07, 1830
(54 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | RBH
Dec 02, 2015 08:20pm |
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| Info | Political Party: Democratic-Republican
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Born: March 8, 1776 in Robbins Neck, SC
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Religion: Baptist
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Education
Rhode Island College - withdrew in 1795
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Occupations
Planter
Hat, shoe, and cotton oil manufacturer
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Died: November 17, 1830
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Buried: Darlington County, SC near Society Hill
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1814-1816
Cotton mills became widespread in South Carolina as a result of high cotton prices brought on by commercial restrictions during the War of 1812.
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Other Government Positions
US House of Representatives - 1805-1809, 1811-1813
South Carolina Senate - 1824-1827
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Williams built South Carolina's first cotton seed oil mill and introduced the mule to Southern agriculture.
Williams died in a construction accident - 1830
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