Hugh Smith Thompson

Hugh Smith Thompson
81st Governor of South Carolina
In office December 1, 1882 – July 10, 1886
Lieutenant	John Calhoun Sheppard
Preceded by	Johnson Hagood
Succeeded by	John Calhoun Sheppard
South Carolina Superintendent of Education
In office December 14, 1876 – December 1, 1882
Governor	Wade Hampton III William Dunlap Simpson Thomas Bothwell Jeter Johnson Hagood
Preceded by	Justus K. Jillson
Succeeded by	Asbury Coward
Personal details
Born	(1836-01-24)January 24, 1836 Charleston, South Carolina
Died	November 20, 1904(1904-11-20) (aged 68) New York City, New York
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Elizabeth Clarkson
Children	1
Alma mater	South Carolina Military Academy (The Citadel)
Profession	Soldier, educator, politician
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Hugh Smith Thompson (January 24, 1836 – November 20, 1904) was the 81st governor of South Carolina, from 1882 to 1886.