james henry hammond (november 15, 1807 – november 13, 1864) was from south carolina. he served as a united states representative from 1835 to 1836, governor of south carolina from 1842 to 1844, and united states senator from 1857 to 1860. he had a son. he was also a slave owner; his plantation is in redcliffe park in south carolina. the stables at redcliffe park were either built by him or his son.