William Dewitt
William Dewitt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. David's Parish | |
| In office January 18, 1782 – March 25, 1784 | |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from St. David's Parish | |
| In office January 8, 1784 – 1806 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1738 Fredericksburgh, Virginia, Province of Virginia, British America |
| Died | July 18, 1813 (aged 74–75) Darlington, South Carolina, US |
| Resting place | Trinity Cemetery, Society Hill, South Carolina |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Continental Army United States Army |
| Years of service | 1777–1783 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
William Dewitt (1738 – July 18, 1813) was a South Carolina planter, lawyer, and politician who was a Captain in the American Revolutionary War. He was a Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives 6 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He attended the South Carolina ratifying convention in Charleston. He was one of the delegates that agreed to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America.