William F. Hunter
William Forrest Hunter (December 10, 1808 – March 30, 1874) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1849 to 1853.
William Forrest Hunter | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | William Kennon, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | William R. Sapp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1808 Alexandria, Virginia |
| Died | March 30, 1874 (aged 65) Woodsfield, Ohio |
| Resting place | Woodsfield Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig |
Early life and career
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Hunter received a common-school training. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Woodsfield, Ohio.
Congress
Hunter was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1852.
Death
He died in Woodsfield, Ohio, on March 30, 1874, and was interred in Woodsfield Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "William F. Hunter (id: H000992)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th congressional district | ||
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