John D. Cummins
John D. Cummins (1791 – September 11, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for two terms from 1845 to 1849.
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 |
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| Born | 1791 Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 11, 1849 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Jefferson College |
Life and career
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.
Congress
Cummins was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849).
Death
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.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th congressional district | ||
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