Joseph Alston

American politician and Governor of South Carolina (1779-1816)
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Joseph Alston

Summary

Joseph Alston is a human[1]. His place of birth was Charleston[2]. He was born on November 10, 1779[3]. He passed away in Charleston[4]. He died on September 19, 1816[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Alston's place of birth was Charleston[2].
  • Born in Murrells Inlet[8], Joseph Alston…
  • Joseph Alston died in Charleston[4].
  • Joseph Alston was born on November 10, 1779[3].
  • Joseph Alston died on September 19, 1816[5].
  • Joseph Alston died on September 10, 1816[9].
  • Joseph Alston is buried at Murrells Inlet[10].
  • Joseph Alston's father was William Alston[11].
  • Joseph Alston's mother was Mary Ashe Allston[12].
  • Joseph Alston was married to Theodosia Burr Alston[13].
  • Joseph Alston held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Joseph Alston worked as a politician[6].
  • Joseph Alston held the position of Governor of South Carolina[15].
  • Joseph Alston held the position of member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[16].
  • Joseph Alston's education included a stint at Princeton University[17].
  • Joseph Alston is recorded as male[18].
  • Joseph Alston's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Joseph Alston was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[20].
  • Joseph Alston's Commons category is recorded as Joseph Alston[21].
  • Joseph Alston's family name is recorded as Alston[22].
  • Joseph Alston's given name is recorded as Joseph[23].
  • Joseph Alston's relative is recorded as Aaron Burr[24].
  • Joseph Alston's described by source is recorded as A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825[25].
  • Joseph Alston's described by source is recorded as The Biographical Dictionary of America[26].
  • Joseph Alston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Charleston[2], a city in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1670[30] and Murrells Inlet[8], a census-designated place in the United States[31], in United States[32]. Joseph Alston was born on November 10, 1779[3]. His father was William Alston[11]. His mother was Mary Ashe Allston[12].

Education

Joseph Alston was educated at Princeton University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph Alston worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include Governor of South Carolina[15], a governor[33], in United States[34], founded in 1776[35] and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[16].

Personal Life

Joseph Alston was married to Theodosia Burr Alston[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic-Republican Party[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 19, 1816[5] and September 10, 1816[9]. Joseph Alston died in Charleston[4]. Burial took place at Murrells Inlet[10].

Why It Matters

Joseph Alston ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Alston born?

Born in Charleston[2], Joseph Alston…

Where did Joseph Alston die?

Joseph Alston passed away in Charleston[4].

Who were Joseph Alston's parents?

Joseph Alston's father was William Alston[11]. Joseph Alston's mother was Mary Ashe Allston[12].

Who was Joseph Alston married to?

Joseph Alston's spouses include Theodosia Burr Alston[13].

What did Joseph Alston do for work?

Joseph Alston worked as politician[6].

Where did Joseph Alston go to school?

Joseph Alston was educated at Princeton University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  2. [8] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825, The Biographical Dictionary of America
    Place of burial Murrells Inlet
    Spouse Theodosia Burr Alston
    Mother Mary Ashe Allston
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