Patrick Noble

For the American socialist politician in New Jersey, see Pat Noble.

Patrick Noble
57th Governor of South Carolina
In office December 10, 1838 – April 7, 1840
Preceded by	Pierce Mason Butler
Succeeded by	Barnabas Kelet Henagan
Personal details
Born	1787 Abbeville District, South Carolina
Died	(1840-04-07)April 7, 1840 South Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Elizabeth Bonneau Pickens

Patrick Noble (1787– April 7, 1840) was the 57th Governor of South Carolina from 1838 until his death in 1840.

Early life and career

Born in Abbeville District near Willington, Noble was educated at Moses Waddel's School and he graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1806. Upon graduation, he was admitted to the bar in 1809 and commenced the practice of law with John C. Calhoun. Noble was additionally active with the South Carolina militia from 1813 to 1814 and he served as a major.

Political career

In 1814, Noble was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives and was a member until 1824. The General Assembly elected Noble as the 34th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina in 1830 for a two-year term. He was elected again to the House of Representatives upon the completion of his term as Lieutenant Governor in 1832 and he was elevated to the South Carolina Senate in 1836. Noble became Governor of South Carolina in 1838 upon election by the General Assembly. His term as governor was marked by the aftermath effects of the Panic of 1837 resulting in the Charleston banks suspending specie payments. Noble died on April 7, 1840 before the expiration of his term and he was buried in Willington at the family cemetery.

External links

• SCIway Biography of Patrick Noble
• NGA Biography of Patrick Noble