Joseph Alston

Joseph Alston (1779-1816) was educated at the College of Charleston and at Princeton. He inherited The Oaks Plantation and in 1801, married Theodosia, daughter of Aaron Burr. Alston was a member of the S.C. House (1802-12), its speaker for 5 years, Governor (1812-14), and Senator (1814-16). He is buried at The Oaks Cemetery about 2 miles west.