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John Crompton Weems

1778 – 1862

American politician

Politician Plantation owner
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Lived 1778 – 1862 (aged 83–84). John Crompton Weems was an American politician and plantation owner.

John Crompton Weems (August 11, 1777 – January 20, 1862) was an American politician.

Born in 1777 in Calvert County, Maryland, Weems attended St. John's College of Annapolis, Maryland, and engaged in planting. He was elected to the Nineteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph Kent, was reelected to the Twentieth Congress, and served from February 1, 1826, to March 3, 1829. He is remembered for a speech defending the interstate slave trade. He resumed agricultural pursuits afterwards, and died on his plantation, "Loch Eden", in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. He is interred in a private cemetery on his estate.

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Born
1778, Calvert County
Birth century
Nationality
Education
St. John's College
Positions held
United States representative
Employers
United States House of Representatives
Also known as
John C. Weems

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Crompton Weems?

American politician (1778-1862)

When was John Crompton Weems born?

John Crompton Weems was born in 1778 in Calvert County.

When did John Crompton Weems die?

John Crompton Weems died on 20 January 1862 in Anne Arundel County.

What was John Crompton Weems's occupation?

John Crompton Weems was a politician and plantation owner.

What nationality was John Crompton Weems?

John Crompton Weems was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Crompton Weems

· Wikidata: Q657391

· DBpedia: John Crompton Weems

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