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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Andrew Gordon Magrath |
| Address |
Charleston, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
February 08, 1813
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| Died | April 09, 1893
(80 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
Oct 26, 2003 12:16am |
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| Info | Political Party: Democrat
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Born: February 8, 1813 in Charleston, SC
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Education
South Carolina College - graduated 1831
Harvard University Law School
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Occupation
Lawyer
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Died: April 9, 1893 in Charleston, SC
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Buried:
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1864-1865
Magrath was the last South Carolina governor to be elected by secret ballot.
Magrath was the last Confederate governor of South Carolina.
Columbia and Charleston were occupied by Union forces - February, 1865
Governor Magrath's term ended when he was deposed by Union authorities - May 28, 1865
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Other Government Positions
South Carolina House of Representatives
South Carolina Secretary of State - 1860-1862
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Federal authorities imprisoned Magrath after removing him from office.
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