James Hopkins Adams

James Hopkins Adams
66th Governor of South Carolina
In office
December 11, 1854 – December 9, 1856
LieutenantRichard de Treville
Preceded byJohn Lawrence Manning
Succeeded byRobert Francis Withers Allston
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the Richland District
In office
November 24, 1851 – November 27, 1854
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the Richland District
In office
November 27, 1848 – November 25, 1850
In office
December 9, 1840 – November 28, 1842
In office
November 24, 1834 – November 26, 1838
Personal details
Born(1812-03-15)March 15, 1812
Minervaville, South Carolina
DiedJuly 13, 1861(1861-07-13) (aged 49)
Live Oak Plantation, Richland District, South Carolina
Resting placeSt. John's Congaree Episcopal Church, Congaree, South Carolina
SpouseJane Margaret Scott
RelationsJoel Adams (grandfather)
Warren Adams (son)
Joel Adams II (uncle)
William Weston Adams (uncle)
Robert Adams II (first cousin)
James Uriah Adams (first cousin)
ChildrenEleven children
Alma materYale University
CommitteesSigner of the Ordinance of Secession
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceSouth Carolina state militia
RankBrigadier General
CommandsSouth Carolina Militia
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James Hopkins Adams (March 15, 1812 – July 13, 1861) was an American politician who served as the 66th governor of South Carolina from 1854 to 1856. He also served in the South Carolina Legislature.