James H. Goss

James Hamilton Goss (August 9, 1820 – October 31, 1886) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina during the Reconstruction era.

James Hamilton Goss
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 4th district
In office
July 18, 1868  March 3, 1869
Preceded byMilledge L. Bonham (1860)
Succeeded byAlexander S. Wallace
Personal details
Born(1820-08-09)August 9, 1820
Union, South Carolina
DiedOctober 31, 1886(1886-10-31) (aged 66)
Union, South Carolina
Resting placeUnion, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America Confederate States of America
Branch/serviceSouth Carolina Militia
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

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.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "James H. Goss (id: G000335)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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