John Alexander (Ohio politician)
John Alexander | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817 | |
Preceded by | new district |
Succeeded by | John Wilson Campbell |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the Highland, Fayette County & Greene counties district | |
In office December 2, 1822 – December 5, 1824 Serving with Allen Trimble | |
Preceded by | Allen Trimble William R. Cole |
Succeeded by | Allen Trimble Samuel H. Hale |
Personal details | |
Born | South Carolina, US | April 16, 1777
Died | June 28, 1848 Xenia, Ohio, US | (aged 71)
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Xenia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
John Alexander (April 16, 1777 – June 28, 1848) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.[1]
Born at Crowsville, in the Spartanburg District, South Carolina, Alexander attended the public schools. He moved to Butler County, Ohio, and thence to Miamisburg, Montgomery County, in 1803. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in 1804. He moved to Xenia, Ohio, in 1805 and continued his profession there, also practicing in Columbus, Chillicothe, and before the Supreme Court of the United States at Washington, D.C. He was appointed prosecuting attorney in 1808 and held that office until 1833, except during the time he was a Member of Congress.
Alexander was elected as a
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Sources
- United States Congress. "John Alexander (id: A000096)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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