James Ervin (politician)

James Ervin (politician)

James Ervin (October 17, 1778 - July 7, 1841) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.

Born in Williamsburg District, South Carolina, Ervin was graduated from Rhode Island College (now Brown University), Providence, Rhode Island, in 1797.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1800 and commenced practice in Peedee, South Carolina.He served as member of the State house of representatives 1800-1804.He served as solicitor of the northern judicial circuit 1804-1816. Trustee of South Carolina College 1809-1817.He was again a member of the State house of representatives in 1810 and 1811.

Ervin was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth Congress and reelected to the Sixteenth Congress (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1821).He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1820.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.He served as member of the State senate 1826-1829.He served as a delegate to the State convention in 1832.He died in Darlington, South Carolina, July 7, 1841.He was interred at his home.

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