SC Governors – James Henry Hammond, 1842-1844
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Biographical Overview
- Born: November 15, 1807 in Newberry District, SC
- Died: November 13, 1864 at Redcliffe Plantation in Beech Island, SC
- Buried: In the Episcopal Churchyard of Beech Island, SC
- Political Party: Democrat
Education
Occupation
- General, South Carolina Militia
- Lawyer
- Editor
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1842–1844
Other Government Positions
- US House of Representatives, 1835-1836
- US Senate, 1857-1860
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- 1830 – Hammond founded The Southern Times
- 1853 – Hammond published The Pro-Slavery Argument
Election Results
- On December 8, 1842, the South Carolina General Assembly elected Hammond for governor by secret ballot.
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