James Irby

James Henderson Irby (born December 31, 1793 - February 24, 1860 ) was an American politician . Between 1852 and 1854 he was lieutenant governor of the state of South Carolina .

There are few useful sources about James Irby. A short biography of his son William mentions that he was a lawyer and planter . Politically, he joined the Democratic Party . In 1852 he was elected lieutenant governor of his state by the South Carolina General Assembly alongside John Lawrence Manning . He held this office between December 9, 1852 and December 11, 1854. He was Deputy Governor . Another son of Irby was US Senator John LM Irby (1854-1900). James Irby died on February 24, 1860 and was buried in Laurens .

Web links

James Irby in the database of Find a Grave (English)

Individual evidence

^ 1916 Observer: Newberry County, South Carolina Genealogy Trails

personal data
SURNAME	Irby, James
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Irby, James Henderson (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	December 31, 1793
DATE OF DEATH	February 24, 1860

[1] 1916 Observer: Newberry County, South Carolina Genealogy Trails