John McQueen
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John McQueen (February 9, 1804 – August 30, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician. He was U.S. Representative from South Carolina and a member of the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War.
Quick Facts Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district, Preceded by ...
John McQueen | |
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Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district | |
In office February 18, 1862 – February 18, 1864 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | James Hervey Witherspoon, Jr. |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – December 21, 1860 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Wallace |
Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Whittemore (1868) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district | |
In office February 12, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Alexander D. Sims |
Succeeded by | Preston S. Brooks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1804-02-09)February 9, 1804 Robeson County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | August 30, 1867(1867-08-30) (aged 63) Society Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
Resting place | Society Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Sarah Elizabeth Pickens
(m. 1851) |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | North Carolinian militia |
Years of service | 1833–1837 |
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