South Carolina - Franklin J. Moses, Jr. Governor (original) (raw)

South Carolina Governors – Franklin J. Moses, Jr., 1872-1874

South Carolina SC History SC Governors Governor Franklin J. Moses, Jr.

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Biographical Overview Born: 1838 in Sumter District, South Carolina Died: December 11, 1906Buried: Winthrop, MAReligion: EpiscopalianPolitical Party: Republican	Franklin J. Moses, Jr.
Education South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) - withdrew 1855
Occupations LawyerEditor

Major Events and Accomplishments, 1872–1874

• 1872 – Many Republicans supported Reuben Tomlinson in the gubernatorial election as a result of rumors involving acceptance of bribes and misappropriation of state funds by Moses
• 1874 – Governor Moses was indicted for misappropriation of state funds but the court ruled that he could not be prosecuted while governor

Other Government Positions

• South Carolina House of Representatives

Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions

• Moses was convicted of fraud and theft on numerous occasions after leaving office
• Moses was disowned by his family as a result of his infamy

Web Resources

• Listing of records available at SC Archives and History Center

Election Results