Jacob Read
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Jacob Read (1752 – July 17, 1816) was an American lawyer and politician from Charleston, South Carolina. He represented South Carolina in both the Continental Congress (1783–1785) and the United States Senate (1795–1801).
Quick Facts President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Preceded by ...
Jacob Read | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office November 22, 1797 – December 12, 1797 | |
Preceded by | William Bradford |
Succeeded by | Theodore Sedgwick |
United States Senator from South Carolina | |
In office March 4, 1795 – March 4, 1801 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Izard |
Succeeded by | John E. Colhoun |
9th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office January 5, 1789 - December 17, 1794 | |
Preceded by | John J. Pringle |
Succeeded by | Robert Barnwell |
Personal details | |
Born | 1752 near Charleston, South Carolina |
Died | July 17, 1816 (aged 63–64) near Charleston, South Carolina |
Resting place | I'on Cemetery (Historic Hobcaw Cemetery), Bond/Read Family Cemetery |
Political party | Federalist |
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Profession | Lawyer |
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