William H. Hammett

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William Henry Hammett (March 25, 1799 – July 9, 1861) was an American clergyman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Mississippi from 1843 to 1845.

Biography

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Born in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland, Hammett studied theology. He was chaplain of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville 1832–1834 and of the Virginia House of delegates.[citation needed]

Congress

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Hammett was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845).[citation needed]

Death

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He died July 9, 1861, in Washington County, Mississippi.

References

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  • United States Congress. "William H. Hammett (id: H000125)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Religious titles
Preceded by 22nd US House Chaplain
December 12, 1832 – December 9, 1833
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Mississippi's at-large congressional district

1843 – 1845
Succeeded by