John Gaillard (September 5, 1765 – February 26, 1826)

Born in the St. Stephen District in South Carolina, Gaillard was of Hunguenot descent. He was a senator who was elected to replace Pierce Butler. During the time he was a senator, he voted for the war of 1812. He then served as a President pro tempore at the Senate in part of the 11th congress. After the death of Vice President Elbridge Gerry he became the acting vice president. 

A quote describing Gaillard from one of his contemporaries, Thomas H. Benton:

"Urbane in his manners, amiable in temper, scrupulously impartial, uniting absolute firmness of purpose with the greatest gentleness of manners—such were the qualifications which commended him to the presidency of the senate. There was probably not an instance of disorder or a disagreeable scene in the chamber during his long-continued presidency. He classed democratically, but was as much the favorite of one side of the house as of the other, and that in the high party times of the war with Great Britain, which so much exasperated party spirit."

 

He died in Washington D.C. and his remains are in the Congressional Cemetery.

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