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Robert Goodwyn Rhett

Robert Goodwyn Rhett

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    Birth
    Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, USA
    Death
    16 Apr 1939 (aged 77)
    Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
    Burial
    Charleston,Charleston County,South Carolina,USAAdd to Map
    Memorial ID
    12682020View Source
    RHETT, ROBERT GOODWIN.—Son of A. Moore and Martha Goodwyn Rhett.

    Born March 25, 1862, at Columbia, South Carolina. Of English descent. Attended Porter Academy, the Episcopal High School of Virginia, and graduated from University of Virginia with degree of M. A.; then in law department in 1884 with degree of Bachelor of Law. Married Miss Helen Smith, daughter of W. B. Whaley, November 15, 1888. Elected president of South Carolina Loan and Trust Company in 1896, and since November, 1899, president of Peoples National Bank. Also president of Land Pebble Phosphate Company and four building and loan associations. Member of firm of D. Middleton & Company, fire insurance agents. Treasurer and director of Chattanooga, Augusta and Charleston Railroad Company. Director of Bank of Barnwell, Enterprise Bank of Laurens. Charleston Importing and Export Company, Johnston & Crews Company, Charleston Dry Goods Company, Mutual Carpet Company, Smith Mclver and Company, Granby Cotton Mills, Columbia, Courtenay Manufacturing Company, Newry, South Carolina, Alderman two terms, and mayor pro tem one term. Practicing law as member of firm Trenholm, Rhett, Miller & Whaley.
    Married Miss Helen Smith Whaley (1868-1904) daughter of William Baynard Whaley and Helen Jones Smith Whaley, November 15, 1888.

    Married Blanche Salley, daughter of Demsey Hammond Salley and Ida Eloise Prothro,August 10, 1906.

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    Name: Robert Goodwyn Rhett
    Date of Death: 16 Apr 1939
    Place of Death: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
    Gender: Male
    Race (expanded): White
    Age at Death: 77y 21d
    Date of Birth: 25 Mar 1862
    Place of Birth: Charleston, S.C.
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Blanch S. Rhett
    Father's Name: Albert Moore Rhett
    Father's Birthplace: Beaufort, S.C.
    Mother's Name: Martha Goodwyn
    Mother's Birthplace: Columbia, S.C.
    Occupation: Banking
    Street Address: 145 Church St
    Cemetery: Magnolia Cem.
    Burial Date: 17 Apr 1939

    RHETT, ROBERT GOODWIN.—Son of A. Moore and Martha Goodwyn Rhett.

    Born March 25, 1862, at Columbia, South Carolina. Of English descent. Attended Porter Academy, the Episcopal High School of Virginia, and graduated from University of Virginia with degree of M. A.; then in law department in 1884 with degree of Bachelor of Law. Married Miss Helen Smith, daughter of W. B. Whaley, November 15, 1888. Elected president of South Carolina Loan and Trust Company in 1896, and since November, 1899, president of Peoples National Bank. Also president of Land Pebble Phosphate Company and four building and loan associations. Member of firm of D. Middleton & Company, fire insurance agents. Treasurer and director of Chattanooga, Augusta and Charleston Railroad Company. Director of Bank of Barnwell, Enterprise Bank of Laurens. Charleston Importing and Export Company, Johnston & Crews Company, Charleston Dry Goods Company, Mutual Carpet Company, Smith Mclver and Company, Granby Cotton Mills, Columbia, Courtenay Manufacturing Company, Newry, South Carolina, Alderman two terms, and mayor pro tem one term. Practicing law as member of firm Trenholm, Rhett, Miller & Whaley.
    Married Miss Helen Smith Whaley (1868-1904) daughter of William Baynard Whaley and Helen Jones Smith Whaley, November 15, 1888.

    Married Blanche Salley, daughter of Demsey Hammond Salley and Ida Eloise Prothro,August 10, 1906.

    Bios by member: Sticksandstones - 46888135

    Name: Robert Goodwyn Rhett
    Date of Death: 16 Apr 1939
    Place of Death: Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
    Gender: Male
    Race (expanded): White
    Age at Death: 77y 21d
    Date of Birth: 25 Mar 1862
    Place of Birth: Charleston, S.C.
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Blanch S. Rhett
    Father's Name: Albert Moore Rhett
    Father's Birthplace: Beaufort, S.C.
    Mother's Name: Martha Goodwyn
    Mother's Birthplace: Columbia, S.C.
    Occupation: Banking
    Street Address: 145 Church St
    Cemetery: Magnolia Cem.
    Burial Date: 17 Apr 1939

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      Robert Goodwyn Rhett, Director of the The South Carolina & West Indian Exposition. From The South Carolina & West Indian Exposition Photo Passbook. The South Carolina Inter-State and West Indian Exposition, commonly called the Charleston Exposition or the West Indian Exposition, was a regional trade exposition held in Charleston, South Carolina from December 1, 1901 to June 20, 1902.

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      Photo that appeared in the page entitled "Charleston, S. C., the Great Southern City; Its Wonderful Commercial Capabilities," in the ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, 8 March 1903, page 10.

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