James Lawrence Orr

U.S. Congressperson

1822 – 1873

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Who was James Lawrence Orr?

James Lawrence Orr was an American politician who served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives in the United States Congress. He later served in the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War and was the 73rd Governor of South Carolina.

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Born
May 12, 1822
Anderson County
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  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Virginia
Died
May 5, 1873
Saint Petersburg

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on July 23, 2013

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