In this section find South Carolinians who served in leadership roles that helped shape policies and bring change.
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"P" is for Pickens, Francis Wilkinson [1807-1869] Congressman, diplomat, governor.
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"W" is for Williams, David Rogerson [1776-1830] Congressman, governor.
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"E" is for Evans, John Gary [1863-1942]. Governor.
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"D" is for Drayton, John [1766-1822]. Governor. Jurist. Author.
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"B" is for Bennett, Thomas, Jr. [1781-1865]. Governor.
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"C" is for Chamberlain, Daniel Henry. [1835-1907] Governor. Attorney General.
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“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. He was educated in England. In 1769, his essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the non-importation association...
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“M” is for McNair, Robert Evander [1923-2007]. Attorney, legislator, governor. During World War II, McNair served 23 months in the Pacific theater. After the war, he graduated from USC and moved to...
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“R” is for Rainey, Joseph Hayne [1832-1887]. Congressman. Rainey was born a slave, but his father—a barber—was able to purchase his family's freedom. During the Civil War, he was forced to serve as a...