Robert Francis Withers Allston

Robert Francis Withers Allston
R F W Allston, c. 1864
67th Governor of South Carolina
In office
December 10, 1856  December 10, 1858
Lieutenant Gabriel Cannon
Preceded by James Hopkins Adams
Succeeded by William Henry Gist
President of the South Carolina Senate
In office
November 25, 1850 December 10, 1856
Pro tempore: December 14, 1847 November 25, 1850
Governor David Johnson
Whitemarsh B. Seabrook
John Hugh Means
John Lawrence Manning
James Hopkins Adams
Preceded by Angus Patterson
Succeeded by James Chesnut, Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate from Georgetown District
In office
December 12, 1834 December 10, 1856
Preceded by Himself
Succeeded by John I. Middleton
In office
November 25, 1833 November 24, 1834
Preceded by John Harleston Read
Succeeded by Himself
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Georgetown District
In office
November 21, 1828 November 26, 1832
Personal details
Born April 21, 1801
Waccamaw, South Carolina
Died April 7, 1864 (aged 62)
Georgetown County, South Carolina
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Adele Petigru
Alma mater United States Military Academy
Profession Statesman
Religion Episcopal
Military service
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service 1821–1822
Rank Second lieutenant

Robert Francis Withers Allston (April 21, 1801  April 7, 1864) was the 67th Governor of South Carolina. He was born in Waccamaw, South Carolina.

He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1821, and briefly served as second lieutenant of artillery before resigning in February 1822.

He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1828, serving in that body through 1832. In 1834, he was elected to the South Carolina Senate, serving in that body until 1856, being appointed Senate President in 1847. From 1856 to 1858 he served as Governor of South Carolina. Following South Carolina's secession, he was a Confederate presidential elector and served on the Soldier's Board of Relief until his death.

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Political offices
Preceded by
James Hopkins Adams
Governor of South Carolina
1856–1858
Succeeded by
William Henry Gist