Henry Michael Hyams | |
|---|---|
| 7th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office 1860–1864 | |
| Governor | Thomas Overton Moore |
| Preceded by | William F. Griffin |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin W. Pearce |
| Member of the Louisiana Senate | |
| In office 1855 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1806 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Died | June 25, 1875 (aged 69) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Lafayette Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Laurel Matilda Smith |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Henry Michael Hyams (March 4, 1806 – June 25, 1875) was an American lawyer, planter and Democratic politician. He served as the 7th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1862 to 1864 under Governor Thomas Overton Moore during the American Civil War, when Louisiana joined the Confederate States of America. He was an advocate of slavery in the United States.[1]