William Lowndes (congressman)
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William Jones Lowndes (February 11, 1782 – October 27, 1822) was an American lawyer, planter, and politician from South Carolina. He represented the state in the U.S. Congress from 1811 to May 8, 1822, when he resigned for health reasons.[1]
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William Jones Lowndes | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1813 – May 8, 1822 | |
Preceded by | William Butler |
Succeeded by | James Hamilton, Jr. |
Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means | |
In office 1815–1818 | |
Preceded by | John W. Eppes |
Succeeded by | Samuel Smith |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 | |
Preceded by | John Taylor |
Succeeded by | John J. Chappell |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish | |
In office November 26, 1804 – December 19, 1807 | |
Personal details | |
Born | February 11, 1782 Jacksonboro, South Carolina, US |
Died | October 27, 1822(1822-10-27) (aged 40) Atlantic Ocean |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse | Elizabeth Pinckney |
Profession | planter, lawyer |
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