James W. Gazlay

James William Gazlay (July 23, 1784 – June 8, 1874) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Ohio for one term from 1823 to 1825.

Biography Born in New York City, Gazlay moved with his parents to Dutchess County, New York, in 1789. He attended the common schools, after which he pursued an academic course. He studied law in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1809 and practiced. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1813 and continued the practice of law.

Congress Gazlay was elected as a Jackson Republican to the Eighteenth Congress (March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825). His opponent was Ohio State Senator and future President William Henry Harrison. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1824 to the Nineteenth Congress.

Later career He edited a weekly paper called the Western Tiller in 1826 and 1827. He engaged in literary pursuits.

Death and burial He died in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 8, 1874. He was interred in Spring Grove Cemetery.