James H. Goss, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

James H. Goss

American politician

Date of Birth: 09-Aug-1820

Place of Birth: Union, South Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 31-Oct-1886

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About James H. Goss

  • James Hamilton Goss (August 9, 1820 – October 31, 1886) was a U.S.
  • Representative from South Carolina. Born in Union, South Carolina, Goss attended the common schools and the Union Male Academy.
  • He engaged in mercantile pursuits.
  • He served with the South Carolina Militia during the Civil War. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1867.
  • Upon the readmission of the State of South Carolina to representation, he was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress and served from July 18, 1868, to March 3, 1869.
  • He was not a candidate for renomination in 1868. He served as member of the board of commissioners of Union County 1871-1874.
  • He was appointed postmaster of Union August 12, 1875, and served until September 23, 1884. He died in Union, South Carolina, October 31, 1886.
  • He was interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery.

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