John Baptista Ashe (representative)
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John Baptista Ashe (1810 – December 29, 1857), was an American slave owner,[1] lawyer and the nephew of the Revolutionary War veteran John Baptista Ashe, who served as a U.S. Congressman for Tennessee for one term (1843–1845).
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 10th district, Preceded by ...
John Baptista Ashe | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
Preceded by | Aaron V. Brown |
Succeeded by | Frederick P. Stanton |
Personal details | |
Born | 1810 (1810) Rocky Point, Pender County, North Carolina |
Died | December 29, 1857(1857-12-29) (aged 46–47) Galveston County, Texas |
Political party | Whig |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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