Benjamin Franklin Perry

Biography

Benjamin Franklin Perry devoted his life to the law and public service, earning acclaim as a jurist and later as governor of South Carolina during the difficult years following the Civil War. His commitment to justice, even amid the most trying circumstances, reflected a deep belief in the possibility of reconciliation and the rule of law.

Following his gubernatorial term, Perry returned to the bench with renewed energy, mentoring younger lawyers and maintaining a thoughtful presence in Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery’s neighborhood that honored both his legal mind and his generous spirit.