The Byrnes of South Carolina
- James Francis Byrnes, Clerk of Charleston, South Carolina. Father of James F. Byrnes.
- James F. Byrnes (1882–1972), Solicitor of South Carolina 1908-1910, U.S. Representative from South Carolina 1911-1925, U.S. Senator from South Carolina 1931-1941, delegate to the Democratic National Convention 1936 1940 1952, Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1941-1942, U.S. Secretary of State 1945-1947, Governor of South Carolina 1951-1955. Son of James Francis Byrnes.
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