Dec., 1762: Early Conflict between Governor and Legislature Foreshadows Revolution
On December 16, 1762, the South Carolina legislature resolved to do no further business with the governor until he recognized …
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Rebecca Brewton was born at her father’s plantation on the Santee River on June 15, 1737. Her father, Robert, was …
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November 23, 1730 On November 23, 1730, William Moultrie was born in Charleston. His mother was Lucretia Cooper and his father, …
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