For the bishop, see Robert Woodward Barnwell (bishop).
"Senator Barnwell" redirects here. For the South Carolina state senate member, see John Barnwell (senator).
Robert Woodward Barnwell
Confederate States Senator from South Carolina
In office February 18, 1862 – May 10, 1865
Preceded by
Position established
Succeeded by
Position abolished
United States Senator from South Carolina
In office June 4, 1850 – December 8, 1850
Appointed by
Whitemarsh Benjamin Seabrook
Preceded by
Franklin Elmore
Succeeded by
Robert Rhett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1833
Preceded by
James Hamilton
Succeeded by
William Grayson
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Prince William's Parish
In office November 27, 1826 – January 30, 1828
Personal details
Born
(1801-08-10)August 10, 1801 Beaufort, South Carolina
Died
November 5, 1882(1882-11-05) (aged 81) Columbia, South Carolina
Nationality
American
Political party
Democratic
Alma mater
Beaufort College Harvard University
Robert Woodward Barnwell (August 10, 1801 – November 5, 1882) was an American slave owner,[1] planter, lawyer, and educator from South Carolina who served as a Senator in both the United States Senate and that of the Confederate States of America. Barnwell was a public defender of slavery and secession; he personally owned at least 128 enslaved persons.[2]
^"Congress slaveowners", The Washington Post, January 19, 2022, retrieved January 24, 2022
^"Appendix 11: Research Reports on Building Names: Barnwell College". Presidential Commission on University History. University of South Carolina. July 16, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
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