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.
birth date
1744-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
South Carolina, Province of South Carolina, Charleston South Carolina
death date
1802-11-17
death place
South Carolina, Charleston South Carolina
LCCN Id
n/2002/68356
lieutenant
Richard Hutson
office
Delegate to the Continental Congress from South Carolina
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