Jehu Foster Marshall

Jehu Foster Marshall and wife Elizabeth DeBruhl Marshall

Doctor Samuel Marshall owned a plantation White Hall of 3742 acres at Abbeville along with 149 slaves.

His son Col Jehu Foster Marshall raised a company of Volunteers and fought with the Palmetto Regiment participated in the Secession Convention in Abbeville as one of the presidents and died at the Battle of Second Manasses in 1863.

His son John Quitman Marshall was named after General John Quitman under whom Jehu Foster Marshall had served in the Mexican War. John Quitman Marshall grew up in Abbeville where his Grandfather Doctor Samuel Marshall owned White Hall plantation.

After graduation from South Carolina College in 1872 John Quitman Marshall was admitted to the Bar and became politically active

working for Redemption Movement which led to the Democratic victory in 1876.

As part of the Democratic ticket he was elected a Trial Judge in Columbia and administered the Oath of Office to Governor Wade Hampton.

Marshall resigned his Judgeship in 1888 to accept an appointment as Secretary of State. As Secretary he automatically became a member

of the Commission supervising work on the State House and grounds. During four subsequent terms in the Senate 1899-1906.

Served as Chairman of the Public Works Committee. As chairman he was responsible for the completion of the State House and grounds landscape design.

He fought continually to keep to the original architectural design when budgets were practically non existent and contractors and talented workman were in short supply. He persevered and completed the beautiful State House building and grounds that we see today.

This architectural treasure was saved and completed thanks to the efforts of this individual man John Quitman Marshall who fought against impossible odds to preserve, protect and defend this monument to and for the people of South Carolina

MARSHALL, JOHN QUITMAN — Was born April 1, 1849, at Columbia, South Carolina. Son of Jehu Foster Marshall, and Elizabeth DeBruhl Marshall, of Columbia and Abbeville. He was born in the DeBruhl Marshall Mansion 1401 Laurel Street Columbia. His earlier training was acquired from the village schools in Abbeville, He graduated from the South Carolina University in 1873, and also graduated in law in 1874, and was admitted to the bar. Married Miss Janie Adams Brooks June 11, 1890. He was trial justice from 1876 to 1888>. Bears the distinction of having sworn in Wade Hampton as Governor in 1876. Secretary of the State from 1887 - 1890. Organized the Columbia Street Railway and Electric Power Company and was president thereof eight years. Is now practicing law in Columbia, and represents Richland County in the State Senate. He was Colonel of Palmetto Regiment from 1880 to 1887, when he resigned.