John T. Harris
American politician (1823–1899) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Thomas Harris (May 8, 1823 – October 14, 1899) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia.[1] He was often referred to after the American Civil War as "Judge Harris", even after his election to Congress. He was the first cousin of John Hill.
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John Thomas Harris | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Elliott M. Braxton |
Succeeded by | John Paul |
Chairman of the Committee on Revision of Laws | |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | William Walsh |
Succeeded by | William C. Oates |
Chairman of the Committee on Elections | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Horace B. Smith |
Succeeded by | William M. Springer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | William Milnes, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas Whitehead |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Rockingham County | |
In office 1863–1865 Alongside James Kenney | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
Preceded by | John Letcher |
Succeeded by | Rees Bowen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1823-05-08)May 8, 1823 Browns Gap, Albemarle County, Virginia, US |
Died | October 14, 1899(1899-10-14) (aged 76) Harrisonburg, Virginia, US |
Political party | Independent Democrat, Democrat |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Judge |
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