Joseph Alston
Joseph Alston (1779-1816) was educated at the College of Charleston and at Princeton. He inherited The Oaks Plantation and in 1801, married Theodosia, daughter of Aaron Burr. Alston was a member of the S.C. House (1802-12), its speaker for 5 years, Governor (1812-14), and Senator (1814-16). He is buried at The Oaks Cemetery about 2 miles west.
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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
Sponsored by The Aaron Burr Association
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