John D. Ashmore


John Durant Ashmore was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, and a cousin of Robert T. Ashmore.

Early life and education

Born in Greenville District, South Carolina, Johnathan Ashmore attended the common schools. Johnny studied law and was admitted to the bar but never practiced. Johnny engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Political and business career

Johnathan Ashmore served as member of the South Carolina House of Representatives 1848–1853 and as Comptroller General of South Carolina 1853–1857. Johnathan Ashmore was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-sixth Congress and served from March 4, 1859, until his resignation on December 21, 1860 upon the attempted secession of South Carolina from the United States of America. Johnny served as chairman of the Committee on Mileage.
Johnny engaged in mercantile pursuits in Greenville, South Carolina.

Military career

During the Civil War, Johnathan Ashmore was elected colonel of the Fourth South Carolina Regiment, but resigned before the regiment was called into service.

Death and legacy

Johnny died in Sardis, Mississippi, December 5, 1871. Johnny was buried in Black Jack Cemetery, near Sardis, in Panola County, Mississippi.