SC Governors – James Henry Hammond, 1842-1844

South Carolina SC History SC Governors Governor James Henry Hammond

Biographical Overview Born: November 15, 1807 in Newberry District Died: November 13, 1864 at Redcliffe Plantation in Beech Island, SC Buried: In the Episcopal Churchyard of Beech Island Political Party: Democrat	James Henry Hammond
Education South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) - Graduated 1825
Occupation General, South Carolina Militia Lawyer Editor

Major Events and Accomplishments, 1842–1844

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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.
  

Web Resources

• Biographical information - US Congress