William H. Hammett
William Henry Hammett (March 25, 1799 – July 9, 1861) was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.
Born in Don Manway, County Cork, Ireland, Hammett studied theology. Chaplain of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville 1832–1834 and of the State house of delegates. He moved to Princeton, Mississippi.
Hammett was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). He died July 9, 1861, in Washington County, Mississippi.
References
- United States Congress. "William H. Hammett (id: H000125)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Reuben Post |
22nd US House Chaplain December 12, 1832 – December 9, 1833 |
Succeeded by Thomas H. Stockton |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by William M. Gwin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's at-large congressional district 1843 – 1845 |
Succeeded by Stephen Adams |
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