About Arthur Middleton
Lived 1681 – 1737 (aged 55). Arthur Middleton was an American politician.
Arthur Middleton (October 29, 1681 – September 17, 1737) was a South Carolina planter and Acting Governor of the Province of South Carolina from May 7, 1725, to December 1730.
Biography In 1678, Middleton's father (Edward) and his uncle, Arthur, moved from Barbados to South Carolina, and settled on 1,780 acres of land 14 miles north of Charles Town. His father, Edward had purchased his uncle's share of the landgrant, plus another 3,130 acres, then settled with his wife, Sara, on the plantation; and named the plantation The Oaks.
Middleton was born on October 29, 1681. He married Mary Williams and Sarah Middleton.
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Who was Arthur Middleton?
American politician (1681-1737)
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Arthur Middleton was born on 29 October 1681 in South Carolina.
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Arthur Middleton died on 17 September 1737 in South Carolina.
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Arthur Middleton was a politician.
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Arthur Middleton was American.
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