John D. Cummins
John D. Cummins | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | James Mathews |
Succeeded by | Moses Hoagland |
Personal details | |
Born |
1791 Pennsylvania |
Died |
September 11, 1849 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Jefferson College |
John D. Cummins (1791 – September 11, 1849) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Born in Pennsylvania in 1791, Cummins attended the public schools, and was graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1834. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney of Tuscarawas County from 1836 to 1841.
Cummins was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849). He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while attending a session of the circuit court, September 11, 1849.
References
- United States Congress. "John D. Cummins (id: C000989)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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United States House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by James Mathews |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th congressional district 1845-1849 |
Succeeded by Moses Hoagland |