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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MissouriJohn JAMESON
(1802-1857)
JAMESON, John, a
Representative from Missouri; born near Mount Sterling, Montgomery
County, Ky., March 6, 1802; attended the common schools; moved to
Callaway County, Mo., in 1825; studied law; was admitted to the bar
in 1826 and commenced practice in Fulton, Mo.; held several local
offices; member of the State house of representatives 1830-1836 and
served as speaker in 1834 and 1836; elected as a Democrat to the
Twenty-sixth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of
Albert G. Harrison and served from December 12, 1839, to March 3,
1841; was not a candidate for renomination in 1840; elected to the
Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843-March 3, 1845); was not a
candidate for renomination in 1844; elected to the Thirtieth
Congress (March 4, 1847-March 3, 1849); was not a candidate for
renomination in 1848; ordained as a minister in the Christian
Church; also engaged in agricultural pursuits; served as a captain
in the Black Hawk War; died in Fulton, Mo., January 24, 1857;
interment in the Jameson family cemetery near Fulton, Mo.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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