Gaillard, John Gourdin, 1833-1898.

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Native of Pineville, S.C.; younger son of James Gaillard (1788-1871) of Walnut Grove plantation and second wife, Henrietta Gourdin (1794-1860); received his education at Mt. Zion Institute, South Carolina College, and Harvard University's Lawrence Scientific School. He planted cotton, served in the Confederate army, and served as a two-term member of the S.C. House of Representatives during Reconstruction.

From the description of John Gourdin Gaillard papers, 1822 and 1895. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 276307037

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Birth 1833

Death 1898

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