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| Affiliation | Democratic-Republican |
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| Name | Thomas Bennett, Jr. |
| Address |
Charleston, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
August 14, 1781
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| Died | January 30, 1865
(83 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
Oct 26, 2003 06:45pm |
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| Info | Political Party: Democratic-Republican
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Born: August 14, 1781 in Charleston, SC
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Religion: Congregationalist and Presbyterian
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Education
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Occupations
Architect
Banker
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Died: January 30, 1865 in Charleston, SC
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Buried: Charleston, SC in Magnolia Cemetery
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1820-1822
A new law prohibited citizens from granting emancipation to their slaves without the General Assembly's permission - 1820
A freed slave named Denmark Vesey incited a slave rebellion, causing increased fears of slave uprisings and distrust of the abolition movement - 1822
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Other Government Positions
South Carolina House of Representatives - 1804-1806, 1808-1810, 1812-1818
South Carolina Senate - 1819-1820, 1837-1840
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Bennettsville, SC was named for Governor Bennett.
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