Memminger, Charles

Born in Württemberg, Germany, Charles G. Memminger (1803-1888) immigrated to the United States at the age of nine. Memminger was orphaned soon after his arrival, but was adopted by Governor Thomas Bennett of South Carolina. After receiving his education from South Carolina College, he established a law practice in 1825. During the 1830s, Memminger was appointed the head of the Finance Committee for the South Carolina Legislature, a position he held until 1852. Additionally, he served as the first secretary of the treasury for the Confederate States of America from 1861 through 1864.

Source:

McPherson, Edward. The Political History of the United States of America during the Great Rebellion . Washington, D. C.: James J. Chapman, 1882.

From the guide to the Memminger, Charles G. Letter, 1861, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Born in Württemberg, Germany, Charles G. Memminger (1803-1888) immigrated to the United States at the age of nine.

Memminger was orphaned soon after his arrival, but was adopted by Governor Thomas Bennett of South Carolina. After receiving his education from South Carolina College, he established a law practice in 1825. During the 1830s, Memminger was appointed the head of the Finance Committee for the South Carolina Legislature, a position he held until 1852. Additionally, he served as the first secretary of the treasury for the Confederate States of America from 1861 through 1864.

From the description of Memminger, Charles G., Letter, 1861 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 761099272