James Henry Hammond
(1807-1864)
American politician and planter
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James Henry Hammond (November 15, 1807 – November 13, 1864) was an attorney, politician and planter from South Carolina. He served as a United States Representative from 1835-36, the 60th Governor of South Carolina from 1842-44, and United States Senator from 1857-60. He was considered one of the major spokesmen in favor of slavery in the years before the American Civil War.
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15 November 1807 Newberry County, South Carolina
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| Died |
13 November 1864 (aged 56) Beech Island, South Carolina
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| Zodiac | Scorpio |
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