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Benjamin Guerard
Benjamin Guerard (1740December 21, 1788) was a lawyer, patriot of the Revolutionary War and the 34th Governor of South Carolina from 1783 to 1785.
Early life and career.
Guerard was born in Charlestown to John Guerard and Elizabeth Hill. He was baptized on May 23, 1740; his exact date of birth is unknown. He studied law in England and was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 1761. Afterwards he practiced law in Charleston and was a member of the South Carolina Provincial Assembly
dispute with General Nathanael Greene regarding the reception of the British Governor of East Florida, Patrick Tonyn.
Later life.
After leaving the governorship in 1785, Guerard remained in Charleston where he died on December 21, 1788.
References.
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External links.
- SCIway Biography of Benjamin Guerard
- NGA Biography of Benjamin Guerard