John D. Cummins

John D. Cummins (1791 – September 11, 1849) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

For other people with the same name, see John Cummins (disambiguation).
John D. Cummins
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 16th district
In office
March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byJames Mathews
Succeeded byMoses Hoagland
Personal details
Born1791
Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 11, 1849
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materJefferson College

Born in Pennsylvania in 1791, Cummins attended the public schools, and was graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1834. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney of Tuscarawas County from 1836 to 1841.

Cummins was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849). He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while attending a session of the circuit court, September 11, 1849.

References
  • United States Congress. "John D. Cummins (id: C000989)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
James Mathews		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 15th congressional district
1845-1849		 Succeeded by
Moses Hoagland
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