Prentiss, S. S. (Seargent Smith), 1808-1850

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Seargent Smith Prentiss was born and educated in Maine; moved to Natchez, Miss.; was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in Vicksburg, Miss. He was a member of the state house of representatives (1836-1837) and a U.S. Representative for Mississippi (1838-1839).

From the description of Seargent S. Prentiss papers, 1788-1851. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 307576475

Orator and politician of Vicksburg, Miss.

From the description of S. S. Prentiss letter, 1843 [manuscript]. WorldCat record id: 23299018

S. S. (Seargent Smith) Prentiss (1808-1850) was an orator and politician of Vicksburg, Miss.

From the guide to the S. S. Prentiss Letter, ., 1843, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)

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referencedIn Boyd, S. S. S.S. Boyd letter, 1838 Aug. 15. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Clay, Henry, 1777-1852. Autograph letter signed : New Orleans, to S.S. Prentiss 1842 Dec. 29. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Stanton family. Stanton family papers, 1834, 1844. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Prentiss, S. S. (Seargent Smith), 1808-1850. Seargent S. Prentiss papers, 1788-1851. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Prentiss, S. S. (Seargent Smith), 1808-1850. S. S. Prentiss letter, 1843 [manuscript]. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
referencedIn Claiborne, J. F. H. (John Francis Hamtramck), 1809-1884. J.F.H. Claiborne papers, 1818-1885. Library of Congress
referencedIn Record, George L. George L. Record and family papers, 1845-1922 (bulk 1873-1899). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf S. S. Prentiss Letter, ., 1843 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection
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associatedWith Boyd, S. S. person
correspondedWith Claiborne, J. F. H. (John Francis Hamtramck), 1809-1884. person
associatedWith Clay, Henry, 1777-1852. person
associatedWith Democratic Party (Miss.) corporateBody
associatedWith Dickey, Dallas Claude, 1904- person
associatedWith Record, George L. person
associatedWith Stanton family. family
associatedWith Whig Party (Miss.) corporateBody
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Birth 1808

Death 1850

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