About John D. Cummins
Lived 1791 – 1849 (aged 57–58). John D. Cummins was an American politician and lawyer.
John D. Cummins (1791 – September 11, 1849) was an American politician and lawyer who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1849, representing the 15th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 29th United States Congress and the 30th United States Congress.
Early life and education Cummins was born in Pennsylvania in 1791. He attended public schools and graduated from Jefferson College in 1834. Cummins studied law.
Career Cummins was admitted to the bar; he commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Cummins served as prosecuting attorney of Tuscarawas County from 1836 to 1841.
Cummins served in the United States House of Representatives from 1845 to 1849, representing the 15th congressional district of Ohio as a Democrat in the 29th United States Congress and the 30th United States Congress. His tenure began on March 4, 1845, and concluded on March 3, 1849.
Death Cummins died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on September 11, 1849, while attending a session of the circuit court.
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John D. Cummins was born in 1791 in Pennsylvania.
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John D. Cummins died on 11 September 1849 in Milwaukee.
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John D. Cummins was a politician and lawyer.
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