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Encyclopedia > Asbury Latimer

Asbury Churchwell Latimer (July 31, 1851 - February 20, 1908) was a United States Representative and Senator from South Carolina. Born near Lowndesville, South Carolina, he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and in 1880 moved to Belton, South Carolina and devoted his time to farming. July 31 is the 212th day (213th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 153 days remaining. ... 1851 (MDCCCLI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... February 20 is the 51st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... The House of Representatives is the larger of two houses that make up the U.S. Congress, the other being the United States Senate. ... Seal of the U.S. Senate Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      Senate composition following 2006 elections The United States Senate is... Official language(s) English Capital Charleston(1670-1789) Columbia(1790-present) Largest city Columbia Largest metro area Columbia Area  Ranked 40th  - Total 34,726 sq mi (82,965 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 260 miles (420 km)  - % water 6  - Latitude 32°430N to 35°12N... Lowndesville is a town located in Abbeville County, South Carolina. ... Belton is a city located in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,461. ...


Latimer was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1893-March 3, 1903); he did not seek renomination in 1902, having become a candidate for Senator. He was elected to the U.S. Senate and served from March 4, 1903, until his death. During his service in the Senate was appointed in 1907 a member of the United States Immigration Commission. He died in of peritonitis in Washington, D.C. in 1908; interment was in Belton Cemetery, Belton, South Carolina. The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1893 (MDCCCXCIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... March 3 is the 62nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (63rd in leap years). ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... March 4 is the 63rd day of the year (64th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ... Nickname: Motto: Justitia Omnibus (Justice for All) Location of Washington, D.C., in relation to the states Maryland and Virginia Coordinates: Country United States Federal District District of Columbia Government  - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)  - City Council Chairperson: Vincent C. Gray (D) Ward 1: Jim Graham (D) Ward 2: Jack... Belton is a city located in Anderson County, South Carolina, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,461. ...


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Preceded by
George Johnstone
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 3rd congressional district

18931903
Succeeded by
Wyatt Aiken
Preceded by
John L. McLaurin
United States Senator (Class 3) from South Carolina
1903–1908
Served alongside: Benjamin R. Tillman
Succeeded by
Frank B. Gary


 
 

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