John Crowell (Alabama)
Joseph John Crowell (September 18, 1780 – June 25, 1846) was born in Halifax County, North Carolina. He was educated locally. In the War of 1812, he helped to recruit a regiment and was commissioned as a colonel. He moved to Alabama in 1815, serving as Congressional Delegate from the Alabama Territory. In the election of 1818, he became the first member of the House of Representatives from the new state of Alabama. When he retired after one term in 1821, President James Monroe appointed him the United States Indian agent to the Creek Indians. He died at Fort Mitchell, Alabama in 1846.
John Crowell | |
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Tomb of John Crowell; Fort Mitchell, AL | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama Territory's At-large district | |
In office January 29, 1818 – March 3, 1819 Delegate | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | none |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's at-large district | |
In office December 14, 1819 – March 3, 1821 | |
Preceded by | none |
Succeeded by | Gabriel Moore |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph John Crowell September 18, 1780 Halifax County, North Carolina |
Died | June 25, 1846 65) Fort Mitchell, Alabama | (aged
Parents | Samuel Crowell (1750-1826) (Father) Tabitha Bradford (1756-1828) (Mother) |
References
- United States Congress. "John Crowell (id: C000942)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by (none) |
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama Territory January 29, 1818 – March 4, 1819 |
Succeeded by Vacant for the beginning of the 16th Congress, until Alabama was admitted into United States |
Preceded by (none) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's at-large congressional district December 14, 1819 – March 4, 1821 |
Succeeded by Gabriel Moore |
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