Hyams, Henry M. (Henry Michael), 1806-1875

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Henry M. Hyams, a lawyer, was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 1830. In the 1830s, he was a member of a vigilante committee to oppose anti-slavery interests. He was elected as a Democrat to the State Senate in 1855 and served as lieutenant governor of Louisiana, 1860-1864. His son, Henry M. Hyams, Jr. (1846-1887), a lawyer in New Orleans, was the son-in-law of Baton Rouge Judge W. R. Rutland. Henry M. Hyams, Jr.'s daughter, Judith Hyams Douglas (1875-1955), also a lawyer in New Orleans, was a civic and social leader and was active in women's clubs.

From the description of Henry M. Hyams family papers, 1843-1953 (bulk 1901-1953). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122411200

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creatorOf Hyams, Henry M. (Henry Michael), 1806-1875. Henry M. Hyams family papers, 1843-1953 (bulk 1901-1953). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Letters, 1858-1885. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
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associatedWith Douglas, Judith Hyams, 1875-1955. person
associatedWith Hyams, Henry M., 1846-1887. person
associatedWith Montefiore, Moses, Sir, 1784-1885. person
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Louisiana
Saint Landry Parish (La.)
Grant Parish (La.)
Texas
Caldwell Parish (La.)
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Land grants
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Lawyers
Lieutenant governors
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Birth 1806

Death 1875

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