John Geddes (politician)
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For the American journalist, see John M. Geddes.
John Geddes (December 25, 1777 – March 4, 1828) was the 47th Governor of South Carolina from 1818 to 1820.
Quick Facts 47th Governor of South Carolina, Lieutenant ...
John M. Geddes | |
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47th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 1, 1818 – December 1, 1820 | |
Lieutenant | William Youngblood |
Preceded by | Andrew Pickens |
Succeeded by | Thomas Bennett Jr. |
23rd Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina | |
In office 1817–1818 | |
Preceded by | Elias Horry |
Succeeded by | Daniel Stevens |
In office 1823–1824 | |
Preceded by | James Hamilton Jr. |
Succeeded by | Samuel Prioleau |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish | |
In office November 25, 1816 – December 8, 1818 | |
16th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office November 23, 1812 – November 28, 1814 | |
Governor | Henry Middleton Joseph Alston |
Preceded by | Joseph Alston |
Succeeded by | Thomas Bennett Jr. |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish | |
In office November 26, 1810 – November 25, 1816 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1777-12-25)December 25, 1777 Charleston, South Carolina |
Died | March 4, 1828(1828-03-04) (aged 50) Charleston, South Carolina |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Harriet Chalmers Ann Chalmers |
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