Class of 1809

Born Nov. 1790, Georgetown County, SC.

Military History. — Cadet of the Military Academy, Apr. 2, 1808, to June 28, 1809, when he was graduated and promoted in the Army to

Second Lieut., Reg. of Artillerists, June 28, 1809.

Served in garrison at Atlantic Posts, 1809‑11.

Resigned, Mar. 31, 1811.

After his resignation from the U. S. Army, he served in the War of 1812‑15 with Great Britain, as Aide-de‑Camp, with the rank of Major, to Major-General Moore, S. C. Militia, at Haddrel's Point, Charleston harbor, S. C.

Civil History. — Planter on Sandy River, Chester District, S. C., 1811‑51. Aide-de‑Camp to Governor Geddes, of South Carolina, with the rank of Colonel, 1820‑21. Member of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, 1832‑36.

Died, Oct. 20, 1851, in Chester District, S. C.: Aged 60.

Buried, Redcliffe Cemetery, Chester County, SC.