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On May 29, 1721, Sir Francis Nicholson is appointed as the Royal Governor of South Carolina by King George I.
On January 13, 1733, James Oglethorpe and around 130 colonists arrive in Charleston. Even though they land here, they are to go down to Georgia and establish it as a colony.
The Stono Rebellion on September 9, 1739, is a slave revolt led by Angolan slave Jemmy. They end up killing around 30 white people. This is one of three revolts that happen in 1739, that led to more regulation over the Blacks
English and Irish: nickname from Middle English mody ‘proud, haughty, angry, fierce, bold, brave, or rash’ (Old English mōdig). Compare Muddiman . This English name has been established in Ireland since the late 13th century.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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