John Welch (politician)
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John Welch (October 28, 1805 – August 5, 1891) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1851 to 1853.
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John Welch | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Finley Vinton |
Succeeded by | Edson B. Olds |
Associate Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | |
In office February 23, 1865 – February 9, 1878 | |
Appointed by | John Brough |
Preceded by | Rufus P. Ranney |
Succeeded by | John W. Okey |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the Athens & Meigs County district | |
In office December 1, 1845 – December 5, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Abraham Van Vorhes |
Succeeded by | Horace Horton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1805-10-28)October 28, 1805 New Athens, Ohio |
Died | August 5, 1891(1891-08-05) (aged 85) Athens, Ohio |
Resting place | West Union Cemetery |
Political party | Whig, Republican |
Spouse | Martha Starr |
Children | two |
Alma mater | Franklin College |
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