About William Alston
Lived 1757 – 1839 (aged 81–82). William Alston was an American legislator, politician and soldier.
William Alston ( – ) was a South Carolina legislator, slave owner, planter, and horse breeder.
William Alston was born on . He was a captain during the revolutionary war under Francis Marion, the famous partisan leader. After the return of peace he married the daughter of Rebecca Motte, and became a successful planter and a large slave-owner. He was for many years a member of the South Carolina senate.
His son Joseph Alston was for several years a prominent member of the South Carolina state legislature, and governor in 1812–1814. Joseph Alston married Theodosia, daughter of Aaron Burr.
William Alston died on 26 June 1839 in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Who was William Alston?
American soldier and politician (1756-1839)
When was William Alston born?
William Alston was born in 1757 in Charleston.
When did William Alston die?
William Alston died on 26 June 1839 in Georgetown County, Charleston.
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William Alston was a legislator, politician and soldier.
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William Alston was American.
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· DBpedia: William Alston (South Carolina)
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