Andrew Pickens (governor)

Andrew Pickens
46th Governor of South Carolina
In office
December 1, 1816 – December 1, 1818
LieutenantJohn A. Cuthbert
Preceded byDavid Rogerson Williams
Succeeded byJohn Geddes
Personal details
Born(1779-12-13)December 13, 1779
Edgefield County, South Carolina
DiedJune 24, 1838(1838-06-24) (aged 58)
Pontotock, Mississippi
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse(s)Susan Smith
Mary Willing Nelson
Alma materCollege of New Jersey
Professionsoldier, attorney
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Ranklieutenant-colonel
Battles/warsWar 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.