He also was active in the South Carolina State Militia , rising to the rank of colonel and serving as the militia 's aide - de-camp .
After tendering his resignation , Trapier moved back to his plantation in South Carolina and became a planter .
Trapier also was active in the South Carolina State Militia , rising to the rank of colonel and serving as the militia 's aide - de-camp .
After tendering his resignation , Trapier moved back to his plantation in South Carolina and became a planter .