American politician and Governor of South Carolina (1779–1816)
For other people named Joseph Alston, see Joseph Alston (disambiguation).
Joseph Alston
Joseph Alston, Governor of South Carolina
44th Governor of South Carolina
In office December 1, 1812 – December 1, 1814
Lieutenant
Eldred Simkins
Preceded by
Henry Middleton
Succeeded by
David Rogerson Williams
15th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office November 28, 1809 – November 23, 1812
Governor
John Drayton Henry Middleton
Preceded by
Theodore Gaillard
Succeeded by
John Geddes
In office 1805 – November 28, 1808
Governor
Paul Hamilton Charles Pinckney
Preceded by
William C. Pinckney
Succeeded by
Theodore Gaillard
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Georgetown Parish
In office November 20, 1805 – December 10, 1812
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Christ Church Parish
In office November 22, 1802 – November 26, 1804
Personal details
Born
1779 (1779) Georgetown County, South Carolina, U.S.
Died
(aged 36–37) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party
Democratic-Republican
Spouse
Theodosia Burr
(m. 1801; died 1813)
Children
1
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Joseph Alston (1779 – September 10, 1816) was the 44th Governor of South Carolina from 1812 to 1814.
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