William C.C. Claiborne

William Charles Cole Claiborne (1775 - 23 November, 1817) was a United States politician, best known as the first U.S. governor of Louisiana.

Related Topics:
1775 - 23 November - 1817 - United States - Louisiana

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

William C. C. Claiborne was born in Sussex County, Virginia. He studied at the College of William and Mary, then Richmond Academy. At the age of 16 he moved to New York City, where he worked as a clerk under John Beckley, the clerk of the United States House of Representatives, which was then seated in that city. He moved to Philadelphia with the Federal Government. He then began study of law, and moved to Tennessee in 1794 to start a law practice. Governor John Sevier appointed Claiborne to that state's supreme court in 1796. The following year he resigned to run successfully for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Related Topics:
Sussex County - Virginia - College of William and Mary - Richmond Academy - New York City - John Beckley - United States House of Representatives - Philadelphia - Law - Tennessee - 1794 - John Sevier - Supreme court - 1796

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

He served in the House through 1801 when he was appointed governor of the territory of Mississippi.

Related Topics:
1801 - Mississippi

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~