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Theodore D. (Theodore Dehon) Jervey
1859–1947
A Charleston lawyer, judge, and historian, he wrote with deep feeling about South Carolina’s past. His books often blend careful research with a strong sense of place and family memory.
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The slave trade : Slavery and color
by Theodore D. (Theodore Dehon) Jervey
About the author
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, on August 19, 1859, Theodore Dehon Jervey came from an old South Carolina family and was educated at the College of Charleston. He trained as a lawyer and went on to serve both as an attorney and as a judge, while also building a reputation as a writer of local and regional history.
Jervey is remembered for historical works centered on Charleston and the South, including writing on the Civil War era, slavery, and prominent South Carolina families. Archival records from the South Carolina Historical Society show how wide his interests were: alongside legal papers, his surviving family papers include correspondence, writings, and materials tied to civic and historical organizations.
He died in 1947. Today, he is mainly of interest to readers who enjoy older historical writing rooted in Charleston’s culture and memory, especially books that preserve the viewpoints, sources, and storytelling style of their time.