U.S. Congressman. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1842 and commenced to practice law in Millersburg, Ohio. During the America-Mexican War, he served as a Major in the U.S. Army, (1846-48). After the war, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first Congress, serving (1849-51). An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 52.
U.S. Congressman. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1842 and commenced to practice law in Millersburg, Ohio. During the America-Mexican War, he served as a Major in the U.S. Army, (1846-48). After the war, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first Congress, serving (1849-51). An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 52.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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