John Hungerford (congressman)
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John Pratt Hungerford (January 2, 1761 – December 21, 1833) was an 18th- and 19th-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1813 to 1817. Previously, he had served in the House in 1811, but was removed from office after his election results were called into question by a House investigation.[1]
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John P. Hungerford | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1811 – November 29, 1811 | |
Preceded by | Walter Jones |
Succeeded by | John Taliaferro |
In office March 4, 1813 – March 4, 1817 | |
Preceded by | John Taliaferro |
Succeeded by | William L. Ball |
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Born | (1761-01-02)January 2, 1761 Leedstown, Virginia |
Died | December 21, 1833(1833-12-21) (aged 72) Westmoreland County, Virginia |
Resting place | Hungerford Cemetery, Leedstown, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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