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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Benjamin Franklin Perry |
| Address |
Greenville, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
November 20, 1805
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| Died | December 03, 1886
(81 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | RBH
Jan 17, 2016 12:28am |
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| Info | Political Party: Unionist Democrat
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Born
November 20, 1805 in Pendleton District, SC
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Religion: Episcopalian
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Education
Preparatory schooling in Asheville, NC
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Occupations
Lawyer
Editor
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Died: December 3, 1886 in Greenville, SC
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Buried: Greenville, SC
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1865
The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified - 1865
The new state Constitution changed the gubernatorial election process from a secret vote by the General Assembly to a popular election - 1865
The Black Codes were adopted by the state Constitutional Convention - 1865
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Other Government Positions
South Carolina House of Representatives - 1836-1842, 1849-1860, 1862-1865
South Carolina Senate - 1844-1848
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Perry edited two pro-union newspapers: The Southern Patriot and The Mountaineer.
Perry was elected to the US Senate but was denied his seat - 1866
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