South Carolina Governors – James Lawrence Orr, 1865-1840
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Biographical Overview
- Born: May 12, 1822 in Craytonville, South Carolina
- Died: May 5, 1873 in St. Petersburg, Russia
- Buried: Presbyterian Cemetery in Anderson, South Carolina
- Religion: Presbyterian
- Political Party: Conservative
Education
- University of Virginia at Charlottesville - graduated 1842
Occupations
Major Events and Accomplishments, 1865–1868
- 1865 – Orr was the first governor of South Carolina to be elected by popular vote
- 1867-1868 – The Reconstruction Acts were in effect in South Carolina
- 1868 – A new state Constitution was adopted
Other Government Positions
- South Carolina House of Representatives, 1844-1848
- US House of Representatives, 1849-1859
- Confederate States Senate, 1861-1865
- US Minister to Russia, 1872-1873
Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions
- 1861 – Orr was one of three delegates sent to Washington, DC to avert war with the Union and arrange for the transfer of control of federal property in South Carolina to the state government
Web Resources
Election Results
| General Election – October 18, 1865 |
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| James Lawrence Orr |
9,771 votes |
51.8% |
| Wade Hampton |
9,109 votes |
48.3% |
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