Alexander Gillon | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1793 – October 6, 1794 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Tudor Tucker |
Succeeded by | Robert Goodloe Harper |
13th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
In office January 26, 1789 – February 15, 1791 | |
Governor | Charles Pinckney |
Preceded by | Thomas Gadsden |
Succeeded by | Isaac Holmes |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip and St. Michael's Parish | |
In office March 26, 1776 – October 20, 1776 | |
Member of the South Carolina Provincial Congress from St. Philip and St. Michael's Parish | |
In office November 8, 1775 – March 26, 1776 | |
Preceded by | George Gabriel Powell |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | Rotterdam, Dutch Republic | August 13, 1741
Died | October 6, 1794 Orangeburg District, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 53)
Resting place | Calhoun County, South Carolina |
Political party | Anti-Administration |
Profession | sailor, planter |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | South Carolina Navy |
Years of service | 1778–1782 |
Rank | Commodore |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Alexander Gillon (August 13, 1741 – October 6, 1794) was an American merchant and seaman from Charleston, South Carolina. He represented South Carolina in the U.S. House in 1793 and 1794.