Asbury Latimer

Biography

Asbury Latimer rose from the plains of South Carolina to the United States Senate, where he represented the interests of his constituents with earnestness and vision. Born in 1851, he embraced reform-minded positions that sought to improve economic opportunities and infrastructure for rural communities.

Senator Latimer’s advocacy for fair railroad rates and support for laborers reflected a deep sense of responsibility toward the people he served, leaving a legacy of progress when he departed in 1908.