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Kennedy, Joseph Brown, Philemon Waters, Henry Pendleton, Richard Hampton, John Mayrant, William Clay Snipes, Roger P. Saunders, John Budd, Benjamin Hicks, and William Dewitt. Both Benjamin Hicks and William Dewitt represented Saint David's Parish. Philemon Waters boldly sent a letter to President George Washington asking for a land grant. The aforementioned 12 lawmakers were also members of the South Carolina convention that ratified the US Constitution. The statesmen that fought for independence and ratified the Constitution of the United States now could not afford to stay in office. According to records they took out loans to stay in office but the loans were in default. These were all men of high moral character and leaders in our new nation and embarrassed publicly by the publication of default. Regrettably, the ownership requirement law was not abolished until the American Civil War.
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wife and son, John DeWitt, sixteen years of age, were harassed at their house by a party of
British. John DeWitt was cut on the head with a sword by an officer, inflicting a scar that he carried to his grave. Subsequently, Captain DeWitt's house on cedar creek was burned by Tories along with all his personal belongings. Dewitt's family was endangered. As the British approached Captain Dewitt took his family to Guilford North Carolina for their safety. He returned immediately to take an active part in the American Revolution until the close of the war. On March 3, 1781, Captain William Dewitt Donated 480 pounds of pork to feed the guards at Kolbs Ferry.
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Carolina was established. William Dewitt was a member of the assembly. He was 30 years old. The Boston Massacre took place on March 5, 1770. William was elected Church Officer of Saint David Parish on April 20, 1772. During colonial times matters were brought to public notice by the Grand Juries, both for Legislative action, and district regulation and control. They presented grievances to the Colonial Commons House of Assembly. William Dewitt was a member of the Grand Jury in the Cheraw region of South Carolina beginning 1772.
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became very complicated in the 1790s land ownership became a necessity to hold office. The large platers were given more political power which disturbed Saint David's political participation in government. William Dewitt was required to own a certain amount of land to represent the local constituents. Records indicated that
William Dewitt took on large land ownership which was beyond his means.
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Justice for Darlington County, he was also still a Senator. On August 13, 1785, Saint Davids society (Academy) the prominent institution of education and philanthropy continued to flourish. William Dewitt was the vice-president. By 1788, he resigned his participation in the Saint David's (society) Academy. He attended the South Carolina ratifying convention in Charleston.
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Captain Dewitt to Coosawhatchie. A massive battle ensued on May 3, 1779. The Continental Army retreated due to massive disorganization. This weakened the morale of the Continental Army and South Carolina was considering surrendering to the British. Captain DeWitt's
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Carolina. By April 15, 1775, William Dewitt and the members of the Grand Jury in the Cheraw region were unhappy with the British Crown, and rebellion was about to ensue. Dewitt was now 37 years old. The first battles began in Massachusetts. William Dewitt his
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Assembly but 2 months later Dewitt was elected Sheriff and he vacated his seat in the Assembly. The American Revolution ended on September 3, 1783. On November 30, 1784, Captain William Dewitt was elected Senator of South Carolina. By March 21, 1785, he
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William Dewitt was born in
Fredericksburgh, Virginia to Martin Dewitt and Ellen Douthel. William Dewitt was an educated man. In 1764, he married Mary Devonald and had ten children. Their first son John Dewitt was born in 1765. Three years later Paul Revere protested the Stamp Act. On October 4,
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The wealthy aristocracy of South Carolina made the requirement that state Congressman had to own 500 acres and ten slaves while Senators had to own double. Here are the names of South Carolina state Congressman and Senators that took out loans to purchase land and slaves to remain in office after
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December 16, 1773, the Boston tea party occurred sending shockwaves throughout the colonies. In 1773, William Dewitt was elected Counsel member of Saint David's parish. He continued his work with the Grand Jury. One year later the First Continental Congress met from September 5 to October 26,
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Georgia and South Carolina were slave states that were committed to the institution of slavery. They were part of the southern states that had to include slavery in the U.S. Constitution or it would not be ratified. Slavery was abolished in 7 of the 13 colonies by 1790. South Carolina politics
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Senator William Dewitt continued to participate in local government abiding by the standards set of the time. He passed laws and helped develop South Carolina building bridges, highways and roads. Under his tenure they also added ferries. In 1806, now 68 years old he continued serving the South
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By the turn of the century, William Dewitt was recorded owning nearly 55 slaves but records also reveal him selling large tracts of land with thousands of acres. William Dewitt died at 75 years old on July 18, 1813, slightly after the death of his wife. He left a sizable fortune to his heirs.
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published their grievances to the crown of England. South Carolina established a constitution and Saint David's was entitled to one senator and six representatives. The war began to consume South Carolina, battles were everywhere and Captain William Dewitt took part in many of them.
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Dewitt's will recorded 9 remaining slaves which were 2 families. He gave them to his two daughters. Dorothea Dewitt inherited Harry and his family Henry, Jack, and Solomon. Harriett Dewitt Inherited Charles and his family Caesar, Cate, Isham, and Jeff.
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Carolina Senate. Saint David's Academy continued to flourish. In 1804, notable Professor of Languages and Yale graduate Enoch Hanford taught at the institution and married William Dewitt's Daughter Margaret.
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bodies. Each state held a special ratifying convention. Delegates from each state had to ratify the new document. William Dewitt was one of the delegates from South Carolina.
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