About William T. Elfe
Lived 1843 – 1897 (aged 53–54). William T. Elfe was an American politician.
William T. Elfe (1843–1897) was an American politician and judge who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was Black and a "free-born Democrat". He signed the 1868 Constitution of South Carolina.
He represented Charleston. February 10, 1880 he resigned.
The South Carolina Historical Society has in their archives the "Simons, Siegling & Cappelmann records, 1857–1928" (box 13) which contains papers related to Elfe.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William T. Elfe's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William T. Elfe?
state legislator
When was William T. Elfe born?
William T. Elfe was born in 1843.
When did William T. Elfe die?
William T. Elfe died in 1897.
What was William T. Elfe's occupation?
William T. Elfe was a politician.
What nationality was William T. Elfe?
William T. Elfe was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William T. Elfe. https://biography.guide/william-t-elfe/
MLA: "William T. Elfe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-t-elfe/.
Chicago: "William T. Elfe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-t-elfe/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC