James Henry Hammond
James Henry Hammond (November 15, 1807 – November 13, 1864) was from South Carolina. He served as a United States Representative from 1835 to 1836, Governor of South Carolina from 1842 to 1844, and United States Senator from 1857 to 1860. He had a son. He was also a slave owner; his plantation is in Redcliffe Park in South Carolina. The stables at Redcliffe Park were either built by him or his son.
James Henry Hammond | |
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| 60th Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office December 8, 1842 – December 7, 1844 | |
| Lieutenant | Isaac Donnom Witherspoon |
| Preceded by | John Peter Richardson II |
| Succeeded by | William Aiken |
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| Born | November 15, 1807 Newberry County, South Carolina |
| Died | November 13, 1864 (aged 56) Beech Island, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic, Nullifier |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Fitzsimmons Hammond |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Publisher, Teacher |
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