Hugh Swinton Legare

Background

Legare, Hugh Swinton was born on January 2, 1797 in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Son of Solomon and Mary (Swinton) Legare.

Education

Graduate South Carolina. College, 1814.

Career

Editor, contbr; general South Carolina., 1830. General under President

Achievements

• Hugh Swinton Legare has been listed as a reputable congressman, attorney general, diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member lower house South Carolina. Legislature from Charleston, 1820-1822, 24-30. Member United States House of Representatives from South Carolina., 25th Congress, 1837-1839.

Connections

Father:

Solomon Legare

Mother:

Mary (Swinton) Legare