Richard Hutson

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Richard Hutson (born July 9, 1748 in Prince William Parish, Province of South Carolina , † April 12, 1795 in Charleston , South Carolina ) was an American politician .

Hutson studied law. After joining the bar, he practiced in Charleston. Hutson served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1776 to 1779, 1781, 1782, 1785, and 1788 . He was also a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1778 and 1779 . In 1780 he was captured by the British at Charleston and was released the following year.

Hutson was 1780-1782 member of the Legislative Council of South Carolina , and after 1782 to 1783 Deputy Governor ( lieutenant governor ) of South Carolina. From 1783 to 1784 he was the first mayor of the city of Charleston.

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  • Richard Hutson in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
personal data
SURNAME Hutson, Richard
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH July 9, 1748
PLACE OF BIRTH Prince William Parish, South Carolina
DATE OF DEATH April 12, 1795
Place of death Charleston , South Carolina