Gabriel Cannon | |
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47th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
In office December 9, 1856 –December 10, 1858 | |
Governor | Robert F.W. Allston |
Preceded by | Richard de Treville |
Succeeded by | M. E. Carn |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Spartanburg District,South Carolina,US | August 25,1806
Died | December 21,1893 87) Spartanburg District | (aged
Political party | Democratic Party |
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