Benjamin Guerard
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Not to be confused with historian Benjamin Guérard.
Benjamin Guerard (1740 – December 21, 1788) was a lawyer, patriot of the Revolutionary War and the 34th Governor of South Carolina from 1783 to 1785.
Quick Facts 34th Governor of South Carolina, Lieutenant ...
Benjamin Guerard | |
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34th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office February 4, 1783 – February 11, 1785 | |
Lieutenant | Richard Beresford William Moultrie |
Preceded by | John Mathews |
Succeeded by | William Moultrie |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Helena Parish | |
In office February 11, 1785 – March 22, 1786 | |
In office January 6, 1783 – February 4, 1783 | |
In office August 1, 1779 – January 1, 1781 | |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from St. Helena Parish | |
In office January 8, 1782 – January 6, 1783 | |
Preceded by | John Barnwell |
Succeeded by | John Barnwell |
Member of the General Assembly of the Province of South Carolina | |
In office 1765–1768 | |
Personal details | |
Born | baptized May 23, 1740 Charlestown, Province of South Carolina, British America |
Died | (aged 48) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War *Siege of Charleston |
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