Alvan Cullom
Alvan Cullom | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Hugh Hill |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office 1835–1836 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1797 Monticello, Kentucky |
| Died | July 20, 1877 (aged 79) Livingston, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Jones Cullom |
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Alvan Cullom (September 4, 1797 – July 20, 1877) was an American politician that represented
4th district in the United States House of Representatives
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Biography
Cullom was born in Monticello, Kentucky, on September 4, 1797. He received a liberal schooling, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1823, and commenced practice in Monroe, Overton County, Tennessee. He married Susan Jones and they had seven children.[1]
Career
Cullom was a member of the
29th Congresses. He served from March 4, 1843, until March 3, 1847.[2]
After resuming the practice of law, Cullom served as the circuit judge of the fourth judicial circuit of Tennessee from 1850 to 1852. He was a member of the
Shelby Moore Cullom.[3]
Death
Cullom died in Livingston, Tennessee, on July 20, 1877 (age 79 years, 319 days). He is interred in Bethlehem Cemetery near Livingston.[4]
References
- ^ Census data, 1850 US Census. Judge Cullom was the census-taker.
- ^ "Alvan Cullom". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "Alvan Cullom". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
- ^ "Alvan Cullom". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "Alvan Cullom (id: C000972)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Alvan Cullom at Find a Grave
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