Asbury Churchwell Latimer (1851-1908) U.S. Representative and Senator Latimer was born near Lowndesville, Abbeville County, S.C., July 31, 1851. He attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Latimer moved to Belton, Anderson County, S.C., in 1880 and devoted his time to farming and elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1893-March 3, 1903). Latimer did not seek renomination in 1902, having become a candidate for Senator. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate and served from March 4, 1903, until his death. During his service in the Senate was appointed in 1907 a member of the United States Immigration Commission. He died in Washington, D.C., February 20, 1908 and is buried in Belton Cemetery, Belton, S.C. Bio. Source: US Congressional Archives This page last updated: 8/13/02 2:35 PM