John D. Cummins
John D. Cummins | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | James Mathews |
Succeeded by | Moses Hoagland |
Personal details | |
Born | 1791 (1791) Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | September 11, 1849(1849-09-11) (aged 57–58) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Jefferson College |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
John D. Cummins (1791 – September 11, 1849) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1849, representing the 15th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 29th United States Congress and the 30th United States Congress.[1][2]
Early life and education
Cummins was born in Pennsylvania in 1791. He attended public schools and graduated from Jefferson College in 1834. Cummins studied law.
Career
Cummins was admitted to the bar; he commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Cummins served as prosecuting attorney of Tuscarawas County from 1836 to 1841.
Cummins served in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1849, representing the 15th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 29th United States Congress and the 30th United States Congress. His tenure began on March 4, 1845, and concluded on March 3, 1849.
Death
Cummins died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 11, 1849, while attending a session of the circuit court.[3]
References
- ^ "CUMMINS, John D." Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved June 6, 2007.
- ^ "Rep. John Cummins". GovTrack. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
- ^ "Cummins to Cunningam". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
External links
- Official page at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile from GovTrack
- John D. Cummins at The Political Graveyard
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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