Henry E. Hayne
Henry E. Hayne (December 30, 1840 – d.n.d.) was a politician in South Carolina during the Reconstruction era. Born into slavery, he served in the South Carolina Senate and as Secretary of State of South Carolina in the 1870s. In 1873, he became the first student of color at the University of South Carolina medical school.
Henry E. Hayne | |
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| Secretary of State of South Carolina | |
| In office 1872–1877 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Lewis Cardozo |
| Succeeded by | Robert Moorman Sims |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 30, 1840 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1862–1866 |
| Rank | Commissary Sergeant |
| Unit | 33rd United States Colored Infantry Regiment |
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