Richard Winn

Richard Winn (1750 – December 19, 1818) was an American merchant, surveyor, and politician from Winnsboro, South Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War he was an officer in the 3rd South Carolina Regiment. After the regiment was captured at Charleston, he served in a militia partisan unit under Thomas Sumter. After the war he became a general in the South Carolina militia.

Richard Winn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813
Preceded by	William Butler
Succeeded by	David R. Evans
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district
In office January 24, 1802 – March 3, 1803
Preceded by	Thomas Sumter
Succeeded by	Wade Hampton I
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1797
Preceded by	Thomas Sumter
Succeeded by	Thomas Sumter
19th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina
In office December 4, 1800 – December 8, 1802
Governor	John Drayton
Preceded by	John Drayton
Succeeded by	Ezekiel Pickens
Personal details
Born	1750 Fauquier County, Virginia Colony, British America
Died	December 19, 1818 (aged 67–68) Maury County, Tennessee, U.S.
Resting place	Greenwood Cemetery, Columbia, Tennessee
Political party	Anti-Administration (until 1795)
Other political affiliations	Democratic-Republican (after 1795)
Spouse(s)	Priscilla McKinney Winn
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Continental Army South Carolina militia
Years of service	1775 – 1783
Rank	General
Battles/wars	American Revolutionary War

He represented South Carolina in the U.S. House from 1793 until 1797 and from 1803 to 1813.

References

• United States Congress. "Richard Winn (id: W000637)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• 204 North Zion Street - Wynn Dee Plantation in Winnsboro, S.C.