John Bennett Dawson
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John Bennett Dawson (March 17, 1798 – June 26, 1845) was an American politician who served as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana.
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John Bennett Dawson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Withers Chinn |
Succeeded by | Alcée Louis la Branche |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – June 26, 1845 | |
Preceded by | John Moore |
Succeeded by | John Henry Harmanson |
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1823-1824 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1798-03-17)March 17, 1798 Nashville, Tennessee, US |
Died | June 26, 1845(1845-06-26) (aged 47) St. Francisville, Louisiana, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Johnson |
Profession | Planter |
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