Hammond, James Henry, 1807-1864

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James Henry Hammond (1807-1864) was a lawyer and planter, and an early advocate of nullification and secession. He was Democratic governor of South Carolina for the period 1842 to 1844, and was a U.S. Senator, for the period 1857 to 1860. As a senator he began to doubt the wisdom of secession.

From the description of Papers, 1823-1875. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259405

James henry Hammond (1807-1864) was a South Carolina planter who served in the U.S. House from South Carolina (1834), as governor of South Carolina (1842-1844), and as U.S. Senator from South Carolina (1857-1860).

From the description of James Henry Hammond Papers, 1774-1875 1823-1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122387784

U.S. senator from and governor of South Carolina and plantation owner.

From the description of James Henry Hammond papers, 1774-1875 (bulk 1823-1864). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979866

John Henry Hammond was a lawyer and newspaper editor of Columbia, S.C. In 1831 Hammond married Catherine E. FitzSimons, daughter of a wealthy Charleston merchant, and acquired the "Silver Bluff" cotton plantation on the Savannah River in the marriage settlement. He was elected U.S. senator in 1834 and governor of South Carolina in 1842. He returned to the U.S. Senate in 1857 but resigned his seat when Lincoln was elected.

From the description of James Henry Hammond letters, 1831-1845 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 22757912

Lawyer, U.S. Congressman, 1835-1836; governor of South Carolina, 1842-1844; and U.S. Senator, 1857-1860; from Newberry District, S.C.

From the description of Papers, 1835-1875. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19657424

Biographical Note

  • 1807, Nov. 15: Born, Newberry District, S.C.
  • 1825: Graduated from South Carolina College, Columbia, S.C.
  • 1828: Admitted to the South Carolina bar and practiced law, Columbia, S.C.
  • 1830: Established, Southern Times, a pro-nullification newspaper
  • 1831: Married Catherine E. FitzSimons Became a cotton planter at “Silver Bluff” on the Savannah River
  • 1832: Unsuccessful candidate for nullification convention
  • 1834: Elected to Congress
  • 1836 - 1837 : Toured Europe
  • 1841: Commissioned general in the South Carolina militia
  • 1842 - 1844 : Governor of South Carolina
  • 1850: Attended the Southern Convention in Nashville, Tenn.
  • 1855: Moved to “Redcliffe” on Beach Island in the Savannah River
  • 1857 - 1860 : United States senator
  • 1864, Nov. 13: Died, Redcliffe, S. C.

From the guide to the James Henry Hammond Papers, 1774-1875, (bulk 1823-1864), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)

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creatorOf James Henry Hammond Papers, 1774-1875, (bulk 1823-1864) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf James Henry Hammond Letters, ., 1831-1845 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
referencedIn Ayer, Lewis M. Lewis M. Ayer papers, 1768-1870. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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referencedIn Frederick M. Dearborn collection of military and political Americana, Part II: The Civil War and the Confederacy, 1832-1915. Houghton Library
referencedIn Hammond family. Papers of the Hammond and Walker families, 1787-1964. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Bailey, Henry. Henry Bailey papers, 1809-1954, (bulk 1809-1849). South Carolina Historical Society
referencedIn Bonham, Milledge L. (Milledge Luke), 1813-1890. Milledge Luke Bonham papers, 1771-1940. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
creatorOf Hammond, Edward Spann, 1834-1921. Edward Spann Hammond papers, 1835-1920. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
referencedIn Peace, Washington. Washington Peace papers, 1849-1850. University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries
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South Carolina
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South Carolina
South Carolina
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Silver Bluff Plantation (Beaufort District, S.C.)
South Carolina
United States
United States
South Carolina
Southern States
South Carolina
Columbia (S.C.)
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Birth 1807-11-15

Death 1864-11-13

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