James Moore, II was (1667February 17, 1723) was the first elected Governor of the Province of South Carolina and served from 1719 to 1721. James Moore, II was born in Charles Town, Province of South Carolina in 1667. His father was James Moore, I (16501706), who was the English governor of the Province of South Carolina from 1704 to 1706. His mother was Margaret Berringer. References 1667 births 1723 deaths 18th-century American politicians Colonial governors of South Carolina American people of English descent Politicians from Charleston, South Carolina