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John I. Vanmeter

1798 – 1875

American politician

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About John I. Vanmeter

Lived 1798 – 1875 (aged 76–77). John I. Vanmeter was an American politician and lawyer.

John Inskeep Vanmeter (February 1798 – August 3, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

Born near Moorefield, Virginia (now West Virginia), in February 1798, Vanmeter attended the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, and was graduated from Princeton College in 1821. He studied law at the Litchfield Law School. He was admitted to the bar of Virginia in 1822 and commenced practice in Moorefield. He served as member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1824. He retired from practice. He moved to Pike County, Ohio, in 1826 and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1836. He served in the Ohio Senate in 1838.

Vanmeter was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1844 to the Twenty-ninth Congress. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party in 1856.

He moved to Chillicothe, Ohio, in 1855, where he resided until his death August 3, 1875. He was interred in Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, USA.

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Important facts

Born
1798, Moorefield
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Princeton University, College of William & Mary, Litchfield Law School, Princeton College
Positions held
United States representative, Ohio state representative, Member of the State Senate of Ohio, Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
Also known as
John Inskeep Vanmeter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John I. Vanmeter?

American politician (1798-1875)

When was John I. Vanmeter born?

John I. Vanmeter was born in 1798 in Moorefield.

When did John I. Vanmeter die?

John I. Vanmeter died on 3 August 1875 in Chillicothe.

What was John I. Vanmeter's occupation?

John I. Vanmeter was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was John I. Vanmeter?

John I. Vanmeter was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John I. Vanmeter

· Wikidata: Q6240620

· DBpedia: John I. Vanmeter

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