James Monroe (New York politician)
James Monroe (September 10, 1799 – September 7, 1870) was an American politician who served as the United States representative from New York (1839–1841). He was the nephew of President James Monroe.
James Monroe | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 10th District | |
| In office January 1, 1852 – December 31, 1852 | |
| Preceded by | Lebbeus B. Ward |
| Succeeded by | Henry Shaw |
| In office January 1, 1850 – December 31, 1850 | |
| Preceded by | Garret H. Striker |
| Succeeded by | Lebbeus B. Ward |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Churchill C. Cambreleng, Edward Curtis, Ogden Hoffman, Ely Moore |
| Succeeded by | Charles G. Ferris, Fernando Wood, James I. Roosevelt, John McKeon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1799 Albemarle County, Virginia |
| Died | September 7, 1870 (aged 70) Orange, New Jersey |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Mary Douglas |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Ann Bell Andrew Augustine Monroe |
| Relatives | James Monroe (uncle) Elizabeth Kortright (aunt-in-law) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | 4th Artillery Regiment |
| Years of service | 1815-1822, 1832-1832 |
| Rank | First lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Second Barbary War: • Battle off Cape Gata Black Hawk War |
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