William Dewitt

Captain in American Revolution, Ratified the U.S. Constitution for South Carolina
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William Dewitt

Summary

William Dewitt is a human[1]. He was born in Fredericksburg[2]. He was born on January 1, 1738[3]. He passed away in Darlington County[4]. He died on July 18, 1813[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and lawyer[8].

Key Facts

  • William Dewitt was born in Fredericksburg[2].
  • William Dewitt died in Darlington County[4].
  • William Dewitt was born on January 1, 1738[3].
  • William Dewitt died on July 18, 1813[5].
  • Burial took place at Society Hill[9].
  • William Dewitt held citizenship in United States[10].
  • William Dewitt worked as a politician[6].
  • William Dewitt worked as a military personnel[7].
  • William Dewitt's professions included lawyer[8].
  • William Dewitt held the position of member of congress[11].
  • William Dewitt held the position of senator[12].
  • Among William Dewitt's employers was South Carolina House of Representatives[13].
  • Among William Dewitt's employers was South Carolina Senate[14].
  • William Dewitt is recorded as male[15].
  • William Dewitt's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • William Dewitt's military branch is recorded as Continental Army[17].
  • William Dewitt's Commons category is recorded as William Dewitt[18].
  • William Dewitt's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[19].
  • William Dewitt was part of the conflict American Revolutionary War[20].
  • William Dewitt's family name is recorded as DeWitt[21].
  • William Dewitt's given name is recorded as William[22].
  • William Dewitt's relative is recorded as Ion Hanford Perdicaris[23].
  • William Dewitt's social classification is recorded as slave owner[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fredericksburg[2], William Dewitt… he was born on January 1, 1738[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and lawyer[8]. Employers include South Carolina House of Representatives[13], a lower house of U.S. state legislature[25], in United States[26], headquartered in South Carolina State House[27] and South Carolina Senate[14], an upper house of U.S. state legislature[28], in United States[29], headquartered in South Carolina State House[30]. Positions held include member of congress[11], a position[31] and senator[12], a position[32].

Death and Burial

William Dewitt died on July 18, 1813[5]. He passed away in Darlington County[4]. He is buried at Society Hill[9].

FAQs

Where was William Dewitt born?

Born in Fredericksburg[2], William Dewitt…

Where did William Dewitt die?

William Dewitt died in Darlington County[4].

What did William Dewitt do for work?

William Dewitt worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and lawyer[8].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Date of birth +1738-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of birth Fredericksburg
    Position held member of congress, senator
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