John M. Landrum
Louisiana lawyer and politician (1815–1861) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Morgan Landrum (July 3, 1815 – October 7, 1861) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana serving in the 36th Congress from 1859 to 1861.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district, Preceded by ...
John Morgan Landrum | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th district | |
In office 1859–1861 | |
Preceded by | John M. Sandidge |
Succeeded by | Vacant due to Civil War |
Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana | |
In office 1848–1849 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1815-07-03)July 3, 1815 Edgefield County, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | October 7, 1861(1861-10-07) (aged 46) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of South Carolina |
Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
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Shortly after Louisiana seceded from the Union in January 1861, Landrum vacated his seat.