Henry L. Pinckney

Henry Laurens Pinckney (September 24, 1794 - February 3, 1863) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, and the son of Charles Pinckney.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Pinckney attended private schools.He was graduated from South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina) at Columbia in 1812. He studied law and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Charleston.

Pinckney served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (1816-1832). He founded the "Charleston Mercury" in 1819 and was its sole editor for fifteen years. In addition, he was the Intendant (equivalent of mayor) of Charleston (1830-1832).

Pinckney was elected as a Nullifier to the Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Congresses (March 4, 1833-March 3, 1837). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1836. After leaving Congress, he served as Mayor of Charleston (1837-1840). He served as collector of the port of Charleston in 1841 and 1842 and as the tax collector of St. Philip's and St. Michael's parishes (1845-1863). He died in Charleston, South Carolina, February 3, 1863, and was buried in the Circular Congregational Church Burying Ground.

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