| Robert Francis Withers Allston | |
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| R F W Allston, c. 1864 | |
| 67th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office 1856 – December 10, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | James Hopkins Adams |
| Succeeded by | William Henry Gist |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1801 Waccamaw, South Carolina |
| Died | April 7, 1864 (aged 62) Georgetown County, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Adele Petigru |
| Profession | Statesman |
| Religion | Episcopal |
Robert Francis Withers Allston (April 21, 1801 – April 7, 1864) was the 67th Governor of South Carolina. He was born in Waccamaw, South Carolina.
He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1821, and briefly served as second lieutenant of artillery before resigning in February 1822.
He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1828, serving in that body through 1832. In 1834, he was elected to the South Carolina Senate, serving in that body until 1856, being appointed Senate President in 1847. From 1856 to 1858 he served as Governor of South Carolina. Following South Carolina's secession, he was a Confederate presidential elector and served on the Soldier's Board of Relief until his death.
References[]
- Who Was Who in America:Historical Volume, 1607-1896. Chicago: Quincy Who's Who, 1967.
External links[]
- SCIway Biography of Robert Francis Withers Allston
- NGA Biography of Robert Francis Withers Allston
- Service Profile
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