Robert Woodward Barnwell
American politician (1801–1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the bishop, see Robert Woodward Barnwell (bishop).
"Senator Barnwell" redirects here. For the South Carolina state senate member, see John Barnwell (senator).
Robert Woodward Barnwell (August 10, 1801 – November 5, 1882) was an American slave owner,[1] planter, lawyer, and educator from South Carolina who served as a Senator in both the United States Senate and that of the Confederate States of America. Barnwell was a public defender of slavery and secession; he personally owned at least 128 enslaved persons.[2]
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Robert Woodward Barnwell | |
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Confederate States Senator from South Carolina | |
In office February 18, 1862 – May 10, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
United States Senator from South Carolina | |
In office June 4, 1850 – December 8, 1850 | |
Appointed by | Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook |
Preceded by | Franklin Elmore |
Succeeded by | Robert Rhett |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833 | |
Preceded by | James Hamilton |
Succeeded by | William Grayson |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Prince William's Parish | |
In office November 27, 1826 – January 30, 1828 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1801-08-10)August 10, 1801 Beaufort, South Carolina |
Died | November 5, 1882(1882-11-05) (aged 81) Columbia, South Carolina |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Beaufort College Harvard University |
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