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==Early Life and Family==

==Early Life and Family==

Charles Pinckney was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was [[homeschooled]], studying first with private tutors and later with his father.  He was admitted to the bar in 1779.<ref>http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=0696c9eea881a010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e449a0ca9e3f1010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD</ref>

Charles Pinckney was born in Charleston, South Carolina. His mother and father weer Colonel Charles Pinckney, a planter and lawyer, and Frances brewton.  He was [[homeschooled]], studying first with private tutors and later with his father.  He was admitted to the bar in 1779.<ref>http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=0696c9eea881a010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e449a0ca9e3f1010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD</ref>

In 1788, he married Mary Eleanor Laurens, and they would have three children: Frances, Mary and Henry.<ref>[http://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2011/08/mary-laurens-pinckney.html Mary Pinckney]</ref>

In 1788, he married Mary Eleanor Laurens, and they would have three children: Frances, Mary and Henry.<ref>[http://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2011/08/mary-laurens-pinckney.html Mary Pinckney]</ref> Mary Eleanor was the daughter of [[Henry Laurens]].

==Military Service==

==Military Service==

In 1779, Pinckney enlisted in the South Carolina militia, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant.  He fought at the siege of Savannah, and was later taken prisoner during the fall of Charleston in 1780.  He remained a prisoner of war until June of 1781.<ref name="archives.gov">http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers_south_carolina.html#Pinckney</ref>

In 1779, Pinckney enlisted in the South Carolina militia, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant.  He fought at the siege of Savannah, and was later taken prisoner during the fall of Charleston in 1780.  He remained a prisoner of war until June 1781.<ref name="archives.gov">https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_founding_fathers_south_carolina.html#Pinckney</ref>

==Continental Congress==

==Continental Congress==

==Constitutional Convention==

==Constitutional Convention==

Pinckney played an important role at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787, having put forth what has come to be known as the "Pinckney Plan".<ref>[http://www.usconstitution.net/plan_pinck.html  Charles Pinckney's Plan]</ref>  In fact, he claimed to have been the most influential representative, and to have submitted a draft which served as the basis of the finalized [[United States Constitution]].  While these claims are viewed with skepticism by historians, they nonetheless agree that his role was a vital one, and that his influence in shaping the Constitution was considerable.<ref name="archives.gov"/>

Pinckney played an important role at the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1787, having put forth what has come to be known as the "Pinckney Plan".<ref>[http://www.usconstitution.net/plan_pinck.html  Charles Pinckney's Plan]</ref>  He also worked together with [[Pierce Butler (Founding Father)|Pierce Butler]] to draft and introduce what would become the Fugitive Slave Clause.<ref>Article IV, Section II, Clause III</ref>

Other members of the South Carolina delegation to the Convention were [[Pierce Butler (Founding Father)|Pierce Butler]], [[John Rutledge]], and his cousin<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ikgTAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA158 The Making of South Carolina]</ref> [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]].

In fact, he claimed to have been the most influential representative, and to have submitted a draft which served as the basis of the finalized [[United States Constitution]].  While these claims are viewed with skepticism by historians, they nonetheless agree that his role was a vital one, and that his influence in shaping the Constitution was considerable.<ref name="archives.gov"/>  Other members of the South Carolina delegation to the Convention were Pierce Butler, [[John Rutledge]], and his cousin<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ikgTAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA158 The Making of South Carolina]</ref> [[Charles Cotesworth Pinckney]].

[[Image:Snee Farm.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Snee Farm plantation property]]

[[Image:Snee Farm.jpg|thumb|250px|right|The Snee Farm plantation property]]

* "If slavery be wrong, it is justified by the example of all the world. He cited the case of Greece Rome & other antient States; the sanction given by France, England, Holland & other modern States. In all ages one half of mankind have been slaves. If the Southern States were let alone they will probably of themselves stop importations. He would himself as a Citizen of South Carolina vote for it."<ref name=debate />

* "If slavery be wrong, it is justified by the example of all the world. He cited the case of Greece Rome & other antient States; the sanction given by France, England, Holland & other modern States. In all ages one half of mankind have been slaves. If the Southern States were let alone they will probably of themselves stop importations. He would himself as a Citizen of South Carolina vote for it."<ref name=debate />

* "Let it be therefore our boast that we have already taught some of the oldest and wisest nations to explore their rights as men; and let it be our prayer that the effects of the revolution may never cease to operate until they have unshackled all the nations that have firmness to resist the fetters of despotism. Without a precedent, and with the experience of but a few years, were the Convention called upon to form a system for a people differing from all others we are acquainted with."<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ccfZAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA318 The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution as Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia, in 1787: Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 4], South Carolina Ratifying Debate, May 14th, 1788</ref>

* "Let it be therefore our boast that we have already taught some of the oldest and wisest nations to explore their rights as men; and let it be our prayer that the effects of the revolution may never cease to operate until they have unshackled all the nations that have firmness to resist the fetters of despotism. Without a precedent, and with the experience of but a few years, were the Convention called upon to form a system for a people differing from all others we are acquainted with."<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ccfZAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA318 The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution as Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia, in 1787: Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 4], South Carolina Ratifying Debate, May 14th, 1788</ref>

==References==

==References==

[[Category:Founding Fathers]]

[[Category:Founding Fathers]]

[[Category:American Revolution]]

[[Category:American Revolution]]