Charles W. McClammy

Charles Washington McClammy (May 29, 1839 – February 26, 1896) was a Democratic representative elected from North Carolina’s 3rd congressional district.[1] He was born at Scotts Hill, North Carolina. He pursued an academic course and was graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1859.[2] Following his school career, McClammy began teaching from 1859-1861. He enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861, and by successive promotions became major in the Third North Carolina Cavalry Regiment and served throughout the American Civil War.[1] McClammy also engaged in agricultural pursuits at Scotts Hill. He was a member of the State house of representatives in 1866, served in the State senate in 1871 and was elected as a Democrat to the Fiftieth and Fifty-first Congresses (March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891).[3] He resumed agricultural pursuits while he was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1890 to the Fifty-second Congress. McClammy died in a boiler explosion on his plantation at Scott's Hill on February 26, 1896,[4] and his remains buried at the family cemetery.

Charles W. McClammy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891
Preceded by	Wharton J. Green
Succeeded by	Benjamin F. Grady
Personal details
Born	(1839-05-29)May 29, 1839 Scotts Hill, North Carolina
Died	February 26, 1896(1896-02-26) (aged 56) Scotts Hill, North Carolina
Political party	Democratic