Robert Witherspoon
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Robert Witherspoon (January 29, 1767 - October 11, 1837) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, great-great-grandfather of Robert Witherspoon Hemphill.
Born near Kingstree, South Carolina, Witherspoon attended local schools.
Witherspoon was elected State treasurer in 1800 and served one term. He was a member of the State house of representatives from 1792 to 1794 from 1802 to 1804 from 1806 to 1808 from 1816 to 1817.
Witherspoon was elected as a Republican to the Eleventh Congress (March 4, 1809-March 3, 1811). He declined to be a candidate for reelection. Had large planting interests in Sumter County, South Carolina. Opposed the nullification act in 1832. He died near Mayesville, South Carolina, October 11, 1837. He was interred in the Salem Brick Church Cemetery.
