John M. Crebs
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| Succeeded by | John McNulta |
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| Born | April 9, 1830 Middleburg, Virginia |
| Died | June 26, 1890 (aged 60) Carmi, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Montgomery Crebs (April 9, 1830 – June 26, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as an officer and brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Biography
Born in Middleburg, Virginia, Crebs moved to Illinois in 1837 with his parents, who settled in White County. He attended the public schools and subsequently studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1852 and commenced practice in White County.
Following the outbreak of the Civil War, Crebs was commissioned as the
After the close of the war, Crebs resigned his commission and returned to White County, where he resumed the practice of law. He was elected as a
Crebs engaged in the practice of his profession until his death in Carmi, Illinois, on June 26, 1890. He was interred in Maple Ridge Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "John M. Crebs (id: C000900)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2008-02-14
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