Background
Hemphill, John James was born on August 25, 1849 in Chester, South Carolina, United States. Son of James and Rachel E. (Brawley) Hemphill.
Hemphill, John James was born on August 25, 1849 in Chester, South Carolina, United States. Son of James and Rachel E. (Brawley) Hemphill.
Brother of Charles Robert H. Bachelor of Arts, South Carolina. College, 1869; studied law with his father.
Admitted to bar, 1870. Began practice January 1, 1871.
Member South Carolina. legislature, 1876-1882. Member 48th to 52d Congresses (1882-1892). Democrat; in practice Washington and South Carolina., since 1893.
Author: Why the Solid South.
Home: Washington, Distric.
Member South Carolina. legislature, 1876-1882. Member 48th to 52d Congresses (1882-1892).
Married Elizabeth South. Henry, December 23, 1891.