Rencher, Abraham, 1798-1883
Variant namesRencher was a lawyer, Governor of the New Mexico Territory, 1857-1861, U.S. minister to Portugal, and U.S. Representative from North Carolina.
From the description of Abraham Rencher papers, 1784-1883 (bulk 1836-1861) [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23765332
Abraham Rencher, graduate of the University of North Carolina, practiced law in Pittsboro, N.C., served as a Democrat in the House of Representatives, 1829-1839 and 1841-1843; U.S. charge d'affaires in Portugal, 1843-1847; Governor of New Mexico, 1857-1861; and then retired to Chatham County, N.C. The collection includes letters written by Rencher and his wife, Louisa Mary Jones, while they were in Portugal. About 17 letters were written by Rencher's brother, Daniel G. Rencher who had moved to Alabama in 1833. These letters cover roughly 1838-1858 and describe family events, health, slaves, and business affairs.
From the guide to the Abraham Rencher Papers, 1784-1883, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)
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| associatedWith | McQueen, Hugh. | person |
| associatedWith | New Mexico. Governor (1857-1861 : Rencher) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Rencher, Daniel G., fl. 1838-1858. | person |
| associatedWith | Rencher family. | family |
| associatedWith | Ritch, William G. | person |
| associatedWith | Webb, James Josiah, 1818-1889. | person |
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| Alabama | |||
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| New Mexico | |||
| Portugal |
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| Diplomatic and consular service, American |
| Mines and mineral resources |
| Plantation life |
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Person
Birth 1798
Death 1883
