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Benjamin Ryan Tillman
August 11, 1847 - July 3, 1918
Known as "Pitchfork Ben,"
he led the South Carolina
farmer's movement. He
helped found Clemson and
Winthrop Colleges and was
arguably the most powerful
figure in S.C. political
history. He is buried in
Ebenezer Cemetery in Trenton.
Marker is on Augusta Road.
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Benjamin Ryan Tillman
[North]:
Born August 11, 1847 - Died July 3, 1918
Married Sallie Starke January 8, 1868
Patriot • Statesman
Governor of South Carolina 1890-1894
United States Senate 1895-1918
In the World War, Chairman Senate
Committee on Naval Affairs
A Life of Service and Achievement
[West]:
In the Home Loving; Loyal ...
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