Simkins, Francis ButlerSimkins’s contributions to the field of southern history were enormous. Two themes recurred in his writing: the South ought to be treated on its own terms; and the South possessed cultural characteristics that were different from those of the rest of the nation.
Simkins, Modjeska MonteithSimkins’s life embodied many of the ideals set forth by her parents. She proved herself as an independent leader and advocate for the black community.
Simmons, PhilipSimmons’s most elaborate ironworks were created for homes in the celebrated Battery District near the harbor.
Simms, William GilmoreLacking much formal education, Simms was a voracious reader and an acute observer. From his reading and his travel he absorbed history as well as local legends and acquired material for the volumes he would later writ
Simons, Katherine Drayton MayrantInterested in literary pursuits since girlhood, Simons began writing seriously while in college. Her primary love was poetry, with a focus on lyrical verse, sonnets, and nature poems.
Simpson, William DunlapLegislator, judge, governor. Simpson was born in Laurens District on October 27 1823, son of John Wells Simpson and Elizabeth…
Sims, James MarionGynecologist, surgeon. Sims was born near Hanging Rock Creek, Lancaster District, on January 25, 1813, and named Marion in honor…
Sinclair, Bennie LeeNovelist, poet. Sinclair was born on April 15, 1939, in Greenville to Graham Sinclair and Bennie Ward. While she was…
Singleton, GeorgeShort story writer, novelist, educator. Born in Anaheim, California, on May 13, 1958, and raised in Greenwood, South Carolina, Singleton…
Sirrine, Joseph EmoryArchitect, engineer. Sirrine, an important industrial architect and engineer practicing in South Carolina, was born on December 9, 1872, in…
Smalls, RobertSmalls’s war-time accomplishments made him a political force in the Sea Islands, with its overwhelmingly black population. In 1867 Smalls was one of the founders of the Republican Party in South Carolina, an organization to which he remained loyal all his life.
Smart, Jacob EdwardIn 1943 Smart was assigned to the 9th Bomber Command in the Middle East, duty for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. While a colonel with the 9th Bomber Command, Smart conceived of the strategy for the daring World War II bombing raid on the oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania. Smart’s idea called for bombers to fly exceedingly low to bomb the tightly defended refineries, which were believed to be producing one-third of the fuel oil for Nazi Germany.
Smith, Alice Ravenel HugerArtist. Smith was born in Charleston on July 14, 1876, the daughter of Daniel Elliott Huger Smith and Caroline Ravenel.…
Smith, ArthurMusician. Thanks to the widespread popularity of his instrumental hit “Guitar Boogie,” Arthur Smith became one of the better-known guitarists…
Smith, BenjaminMerchant, politician, planter. Smith was born in South Carolina in 1717, the eldest child of the planter and politician Thomas…
Smith, Charles AureliusBanker, governor. Smith was born in North Carolina on January 22, 1861, the son of Joseph Smith. After attending local…
Smith, Ellison DurantU.S. senator. Smith was born in Sumter District (later Lee County) on August 1, 1864, one of ten children born…
Smith, Gregory WhiteWriter, publisher, and Pulitzer Prize winner. Born in Ithaca, New York, in 1951, to William R. Smith, a hotel administrator,…
Smith, Nell WhitleyLegislator, educator, businesswoman. Smith, the daughter of Arthur Hugh Smith and Alice Beryl Whitley, was born in Washington, North Carolina,…
Smith, ThomasGovernor. Born in England around 1648, Smith immigrated with his family to Carolina in 1683, likely as a member of…
