He was elected to Congress in 1860 but never took his seat due to secession .
Gantt had been a close political ally Congressman Thomas Hindman and s staunch supporter of succession before the war .
Gantt was elected to Congress in 1860 but never took Gantt 's seat due to secession .
Gantt had been a close political ally Congressman Thomas Hindman and s staunch supporter of succession before the war .