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Eli Thomas Stackhouse
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1891 – June 14, 1892 |
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| Preceded by | George W. Dargan |
| Succeeded by | John L. McLaurin |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1865–1866 |
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| Born | March 27, 1824 Little Rock, South Carolina |
| Died | June 14, 1892 (aged 68) Washington, D.C. |
| Resting place | Little Rock, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Farmer |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit |  8th South Carolina RegimentArmy of Northern Virginia |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Eli Thomas Stackhouse (born March 27, 1824 – died June 14, 1892) was an important person from South Carolina. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, which is part of the United States government. He was also an officer in the Confederate Army during the American Civil War.
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Eli Thomas Stackhouse's Early Life
Eli Thomas Stackhouse was born on March 27, 1824, in a place called Little Rock, South Carolina. When he was young, he went to local schools. He helped out on his father's farm. For a few years, he worked as a teacher. After that, he focused on farming.
Military Service in the Civil War
On January 9, 1861, Eli Stackhouse joined the Confederate States Army. He fought throughout the entire American Civil War. During his time in the army, he became a colonel. He led the 8th South Carolina Volunteers.
Political Career and Public Service
After the Civil War, Eli Stackhouse became involved in politics.
- From 1865 to 1866, he was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. This is part of the state government in South Carolina.
- In 1887, he joined the first board of trustees for Clemson Agricultural and Mechanical College of South Carolina. This college is now known as Clemson University.
- In 1888, he became the first president of the South Carolina State Farmers' Alliance. This group helped farmers in the state.
Serving in Congress
Eli Stackhouse was elected to the Fifty-second Congress as a Democrat. The United States Congress is where laws are made for the country. He started his term on March 4, 1891. He served as a U.S. Representative until he passed away on June 14, 1892. He died in Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.
Final Resting Place
Eli Thomas Stackhouse was buried in the Little Rock Cemetery in Little Rock, South Carolina.
