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James Lawrence Orr (May 12, 1822 – May 5, 1873) was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 22nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859. He also served as the 73rd governor of South Carolina from 1865 to 1868 after a term in the Confederate States Senate .
James Lawrence Orr was an American diplomat and politician who served as the 22nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1857 to 1859. He also served as the 73rd governor of South Carolina from 1865 to 1868 after a term in the Confederate States Senate.
Jun 8, 2016 · Orr, James Lawrence | South Carolina Encyclopedia. May 12, 1822–May 5, 1873. Article Images. Petitioned by convention members to run for governor, Orr became the first popularly elected chief executive in the state’s history.
James Lawrence Orr, 1822–73, American politician, b. Craytonville, S.C. He served in the South Carolina legislature (1844–48) and in the U.S. House of Representatives (1849–59), where he was (1857–59) speaker.
Gov. James Lawrence Orr. Terms November 29, 1865 - July 6, 1868 ; Party Conservative ; Born May 12, 1822 ; Passed May 5, 1873 ; Birth State South Carolina ; School University of Virginia
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Biography. ORR, JAMES LAWRENCE, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Craytonville, Anderson County, S.C., May 12, 1822; attended the public schools, and graduated from the University of Virginia at Charlottesville in 1842; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Anderson, S.C., in 1843; engaged in newspaper work;
