Robert Francis Withers Allston
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Robert Francis Withers Allston (April 21, 1801 – April 7, 1864) was the 67th Governor of South Carolina. He was born in Waccamaw, South Carolina.
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Robert Francis Withers Allston | |
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![]() R F W Allston, c. 1850 | |
67th Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 10, 1856 – December 10, 1858 | |
Lieutenant | Gabriel Cannon |
Preceded by | James Hopkins Adams |
Succeeded by | William Henry Gist |
President of the South Carolina Senate | |
In office November 25, 1850 – December 10, 1856 Pro tempore: December 14, 1847 – November 25, 1850 | |
Governor | David Johnson Whitemarsh B. Seabrook John Hugh Means John Lawrence Manning James Hopkins Adams |
Preceded by | Angus Patterson |
Succeeded by | James Chesnut, Jr. |
Member of the South Carolina Senate from Georgetown District | |
In office December 12, 1834 – December 10, 1856 | |
Preceded by | Himself |
Succeeded by | John I. Middleton |
In office November 25, 1833 – November 24, 1834 | |
Preceded by | John Harleston Read |
Succeeded by | Himself |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Georgetown District | |
In office November 21, 1828 – November 26, 1832 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1801-04-21)April 21, 1801 Waccamaw, South Carolina, US |
Died | April 7, 1864(1864-04-07) (aged 62) Georgetown County, South Carolina, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Adele Petigru |
Children | 9, including Elizabeth Waties Allston Pringle |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
Profession | Statesman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1821–1822 |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
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He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1821, and briefly served as second lieutenant of artillery before resigning in February 1822.