Reuben Chapman
American politician (1799–1882) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice, see Reuben Atwater Chapman.
Reuben Chapman (July 15, 1799 – May 17, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician. He served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1835 to 1847, and as the 13th Governor of Alabama from 1847 to 1849.
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Quick Facts 13th Governor of Alabama, Preceded by ...
Reuben Chapman | |
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13th Governor of Alabama | |
In office December 16, 1847 – December 17, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Joshua L. Martin |
Succeeded by | Henry W. Collier |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | District inactive |
Succeeded by | Williamson Robert Winfield Cobb |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | District inactive |
Succeeded by | District inactive |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1841 | |
Preceded by | Clement Comer Clay |
Succeeded by | District inactive |
Personal details | |
Born | (1799-07-15)July 15, 1799 Bowling Green, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | May 17, 1882(1882-05-17) (aged 82) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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