John D. Ashmore
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John Durant Ashmore (August 18, 1819 – December 5, 1871) was a slave owner,[1][2] U.S. Representative from South Carolina, and a cousin of Robert T. Ashmore.
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John Durant Ashmore | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – December 21, 1860 | |
Preceded by | James L. Orr |
Succeeded by | District eliminated (Robert Smalls after district re-established in 1875) |
13th Comptroller General of South Carolina | |
In office 1853 – 1857 | |
Governor | John Lawrence Manning James Hopkins Adams Robert F.W. Allston |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1848 – 1853 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1819-08-18)August 18, 1819 Greenville District, South Carolina, US |
Died | December 5, 1871(1871-12-05) (aged 52) Sardis, Mississippi, US |
Resting place | Sardis, Mississippi, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | planter |
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