James M. Pendleton

James Monroe Pendleton (January 10, 1822 – February 16, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.

James M. Pendleton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875
Preceded byNathan F. Dixon II
Succeeded byLatimer Whipple Ballou
Member of the Rhode Island Senate
In office
1862-1865
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives
In office
1879-1884
Personal details
Born(1822-01-10)January 10, 1822
North Stonington, Connecticut
DiedFebruary 16, 1889(1889-02-16) (aged 67)
Westerly, Rhode Island
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican

Biography

Born in North Stonington, Connecticut, Pendleton attended school in North Stonington and Suffield, Connecticut. He moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, and engaged in mercantile pursuits and later in the insurance business and banking. He served in the State senate 1862-1865. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1868.

Pendleton was elected as a Republican to the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1874 to the Forty-fourth Congress. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1879-1884. He served as chairman of the State board of charities and corrections 1884-1889. He died in Westerly, Rhode Island, February 16, 1889. He was interred in River Bend Cemetery.

References
  • United States Congress. "James M. Pendleton (id: P000204)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Nathan F. Dixon II		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district
1871–1875		 Succeeded by
Latimer Whipple Ballou

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