About William Mauldin
Lived 1845 – 1912 (aged 67). William Mauldin was an American politician.
Early life Born in Greenville, South Carolina, to Samuel and Caroline née McHardy Mauldin, During the Civil War, in November 1861, he enlisted into the Confederate States Army and served in South Carolina's 6th cavalry regiment for a year; in June 1863, he reenlisted and served with the 2nd regiment through the end of the war.
Political service In 1877, Mauldin was elected mayor of Greenville. In 1882 he was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives. In 1884 he became a member of the South Carolina Senate. He cast a tie-breaking vote to approve usage of the Clemson/Calhoun estate to establish Clemson University. The original train depot was erected in 1886 and bore Mauldin's name.
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Who was William Mauldin?
American politician (1845-1912)
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William Mauldin was born on 13 June 1845 in Greenville.
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William Mauldin died on 13 August 1912 in Greenville, South Carolina.
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William Mauldin was a politician.
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William Mauldin was American.
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