John Kershaw (American politician)
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John Kershaw | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | William Mayrant |
Chairman of the Committee on Accounts | |
In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815 | |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office 1800 – 1801 | |
In office 1792 – 1794 | |
Personal details | |
Born | United States of America | September 12, 1765
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | captain |
Unit | South Carolina Light Dragoons |
John Kershaw (September 12, 1765 – August 4, 1829) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born in
Early years
He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Camden, South Carolina. Kershaw engaged in planting and wheat milling and was a tobacco inspector in 1789. In 1790, he served as a member of the Constitutional Convention and served as Judge of the county court of Kershaw when it was first established in 1791.
Representative and Mayoral years
He served as member of the State House of Representatives from 1792 to 1794 and again from 1800 to 1801. He served as Mayor of Camden in 1798, 1801, 1811, and 1822. In 1806, Kershaw served as Justice of Quorum from Kershaw County. He also served as captain of the First South Carolina Light Dragoons.
US Congress
Kershaw was elected from
He was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1814 (to the Fourteenth Congress).
Death
He died in Camden, South Carolina, August 4, 1829 and was interred in the Kershaw family burial ground.
Sources
- United States Congress. "John Kershaw (id: K000149)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.