William R. Jervey Explained

William R. Jervey was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives during the Reconstruction era, and then a state senator.^[1]

His term in office began in 1868 as representative until 1872, then as senator from 1872 until 1876 and he represented Charleston County.^[2]

He active in the South Carolina Republican Party.^[3]

He was involved in a bribery investigation of several politicians.^{[4] [5]}

He was on the board of directors of the Enterprise Railroad.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: A drama in three acts! The blue ridge, validating and settlement bills. . 12 December 2020 . The Intelligencer . 5 September 1878 . 1.
2. Web site: South Carolina During the Late 1800s - The 49th General Assembly (1870-1872) . www.carolana.com . 12 December 2020.
3. Web site: Reconstruction in South Carolina, 1865-1877. John Schreiner. Reynolds. December 12, 1905. State Company. Google Books.
4. Web site: Report of the Joint Investigating Committee on Public Frauds and Election of Hon. J.J. Patterson to the United States Senate: Made to the General Assembly of South Carolina at the Regular Session 1877-78. South Carolina General Assembly Joint Investigating Committee on Public. Frauds. December 12, 1878. Calvo & Patton, state printers. Google Books.
5. News: "Hardy Solomon's Claim" - Fifth chapter on the book of frauds . 12 December 2020 . The Intelligencer . 21 March 1878 . 1.
6. Web site: Enterprise Railroad . South Carolina Encyclopedia . 12 December 2020.