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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 |
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| In office March 4, 1859 – December 21, 1860 |
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| Preceded by | James L. Orr |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated (Robert Smalls after district re-established in 1875) |
| Comptroller General of South Carolina | |
| In office 1853 – 1857 |
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| Governor | John Lawrence Manning James Hopkins Adams Robert F.W. Allston |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1848 – 1853 |
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| Born | August 18, 1819 Greenville District, South Carolina |
| Died | December 5, 1871 (aged 52) Sardis, Mississippi |
| Resting place | Sardis, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | planter |
John Durant Ashmore (born August 18, 1819 – died December 5, 1871) was an important politician from South Carolina. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country. He was also a cousin of another politician, Robert T. Ashmore.
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Early Life and Education
John Durant Ashmore was born in a place called Greenville District, South Carolina. He went to local schools there.
Even though he studied law and could have become a lawyer, he chose not to practice. Instead, he worked in farming, which was a common way to make a living at that time.
Political Career
Ashmore had a busy career in politics. He started by serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1848 to 1853. This is where state laws are made.
After that, he became the Comptroller General of South Carolina. He held this job from 1853 to 1857. A Comptroller General manages the state's money and makes sure it's spent correctly.
Serving in Congress
John Ashmore was a member of the Democratic Party. He was elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress, which is a group of lawmakers in Washington, D.C. He started his term on March 4, 1859.
He resigned from Congress on December 21, 1860. This was because South Carolina was trying to leave the United States of America. This event led to the Civil War. While in Congress, he was in charge of a group called the Committee on Mileage.
Military Role
During the Civil War, John Ashmore was chosen to be a colonel for the Fourth South Carolina Regiment. However, he resigned from this role before his regiment was called into battle.
Later Life and Legacy
John Durant Ashmore passed away in Sardis, Mississippi, on December 5, 1871. He was buried in Black Jack Cemetery, which is near Sardis in Panola County, Mississippi.
