John Mathews (lawyer)
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| John Mathews | |
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| 33rd Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 31, 1782 – February 4, 1783 |
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| Lieutenant | Richard Hutson |
| Preceded by | John Rutledge |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Guerard |
| Delegate to the Continental Congress from South Carolina | |
| In office 1778–1781 |
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| Born | 1744 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Died | October 26, 1802 (aged 57–58) Charleston, South Carolina |
John Mathews (1744 – November 17, 1802) was an American lawyer from Charleston, South Carolina. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from 1778 to 1781 where he endorsed the Articles of Confederation on behalf of South Carolina. On his return, he was elected the 33rd Governor of South Carolina, serving a single term in 1782 and 1783.
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- SCIway Biography of
- NGA Biography of
- John Mathews at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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| Preceded by John Rutledge |
Governor of South Carolina 1782–1783 |
Succeeded by Benjamin Guerard |
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