Lowndes, William, 1782-1822

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Dates:
Birth 1782-02-11
Death 1822-10-27

Biographical notes:

S.C. legislator (1806-1810) and U.S. congressman (1811-1822).

From the description of William and Thomas Lowndes letters, 1795-1846. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36272600

S.C. Representative, 1811-1822, Democrat, from Colleton County, S.C.; born at Horseshoe plantation near Jacksonborough, S.C.; died, 27 Oct. 1822, buried at sea while en route to Europe.

From the description of William Lowndes papers, 1791-1901. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 38125191

William Lowndes was a lawyer, planter, and United States representative from South Carolina.

From the description of William Lowndes papers, 1754-1941 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 25166281

From the guide to the William Lowndes Papers, 1754-1941, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

Charleston and St. Bartholomew Parish, South Carolina attorney, plantation owner, South Carolina state Representative, and U.S. Representative. Lowndes held a seat in the U.S. Congress from 1810 to 1822. Because he preferred to serve in the House he declined offers to be Secretary of War and diplomatic appointments to Russia and Constantinople.

From the description of William Lowndes correspondence, 1816-1817. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 32144936

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  • African Americans
  • Diaries (Blank-books)
  • Families
  • Legislators
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  • Plantations
  • Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
  • Slaves

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