William F. Hunter
William Forrest Hunter (December 10, 1808 – March 30, 1874) was a lawyer and U.S. Representative from Ohio.
William Forrest Hunter | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | William Kennon, Jr. |
Succeeded by | William R. Sapp |
Personal details | |
Born | Alexandria, Virginia | December 10, 1808
Died | March 30, 1874 65) Woodsfield, Ohio | (aged
Resting place | Woodsfield Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Hunter received a common-school training. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Woodsfield, Ohio.
Hunter was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1852.
He died in Woodsfield, Ohio, on March 30, 1874, and was interred in Woodsfield Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "William F. Hunter (id: H000992)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by William Kennon, Jr. |
United States Representative from Ohio's 15th congressional district 1849–1853 |
Succeeded by William R. Sapp |
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