Thomas U. P. Charlton

Authors

Edward M. Buttimer, Jr., Armstrong State University

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Description

Thomas Usher Pulanski Charlton was born in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina in November of 1779. His family was quite prominent among the political circles of the time. Thomas U. P.’s father was Dr. Thomas Charlton, a native of Maryland. Dr Charlton had married Lucy Kenan of North Carolina. After migrating south, Dr. Charlton join the Revolutionary Army of South Carolina in 1775.He served as a surgeon and held the rank of lieutenant. Dr. Charlton was subsequently elected to and served in the South Carolina State Legislature. He died sometime in the vicinity of 1789.

Publication Date

Spring 1990

Recommended Citation

Buttimer, Jr., Edward M., "Thomas U. P. Charlton" (1990). Savannah Biographies. 40.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/40