Pickens Jr., Andrew b. December 13, 1779 d. July 1, 1838 Governor of South Carolina. The son of General Andrew Pickens, he served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army during the War of 1812. He was Governor of South Carolina for one term, from 1816 to 1818. His son, Francis Wilkinson Pickens, also later served as Governor of South Carolina. (Bio by: Garver Graver) Old Stone Church Cemetery, Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Pickens, Andrew b. September 15, 1739 d. August 11, 1817 Revolutionary War South Carolina Militia General, US Congressman. Born in Pennsylvania, he traveled South with family along the Great Wagon Road in search of land, and settled in Abbeyville County, South Carolina. He was first a military leader against Cherokee Indians, then a prominent Rebel Commander who led American forces against the British in the American Revolution. His troops were successful especially at the Battles of Kettle Creek and Cowpens. He was awarded a sword by the...[Read More] (Bio by: Scott F. Lewis) Old Stone Church Cemetery, Clemson, Pickens County, South Carolina, USA Plot: Pickens Family Plot
b. September 15, 1739 d. August 11, 1817