U.S. Senator. He graduated from South Carolina College in 1843 and became successful in agricultural planting. Entering politics, he was a member of the South Carolina State constitutional convention in 1865. Upon the readmission of the State of South Carolina to representation in 1868, he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate, serving until 1877. Not a candidate for reelection, he was active in business venues until his death.
U.S. Senator. He graduated from South Carolina College in 1843 and became successful in agricultural planting. Entering politics, he was a member of the South Carolina State constitutional convention in 1865. Upon the readmission of the State of South Carolina to representation in 1868, he was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate, serving until 1877. Not a candidate for reelection, he was active in business venues until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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