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Andrew Pickens | |
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46th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 1, 1816 – December 1, 1818 | |
Lieutenant | John A. Cuthbert |
Preceded by | David Rogerson Williams |
Succeeded by | John Geddes |
Personal details | |
Born | Edgefield County, South Carolina | December 13, 1779
Died | June 24, 1838 Pontotock, Mississippi | (aged 58)
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Susan Smith Mary Willing Nelson |
Alma mater | College of New Jersey |
Profession | soldier, attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | lieutenant-colonel |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Andrew Pickens Jr. (December 13, 1779 – June 24, 1838) was an American soldier and politician. He served as the 46th Governor of South Carolina from 1816 until 1818.