Seated behind them were the families of prominent white planters within the community.

Harriet became a prominent planter in her own right.

He became among the more prominent and successful planters of the area, and eventually owned 49 slaves for his cotton plantation, which was labor intensive.

He became one of the more prominent and successful planters in an area known for cotton, and owned 49 slaves for his labor-intensive enterprise.

He was a prominent planter from the coast who was invited to the new settlement by his friend Roswell King.

The appointees were almost always among the most prominent planters and merchants in the colony.

His descendants became prominent planters, lawyers, judges and Georgetown and Charleston businessmen.

His career of public service was similar to that of many prominent planters.

John was a prominent planter, and a colonel in his military district.

It was the base for many prominent planters, most notably Henry Clay, who became a politician and statesman.