James Monroe (Ohio politician)

James Monroe (July 18, 1821 – July 6, 1898) was an American politician who served five terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1871 to 1881.

For the congressman from New York, see James Monroe (New York politician).
James Monroe
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio
In office
March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1881
Preceded byMartin Welker
Succeeded byWilliam McKinley
Constituency14th district (1871–1873)
18th district (1873–1879)
17th district (1879–1881)
Personal details
Born(1821-07-18)July 18, 1821
Plainfield, Connecticut
DiedJuly 6, 1898(1898-07-06) (aged 76)
Oberlin, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Elizabeth Maxwell
  • Julia Finney
Children4
Alma materOberlin College
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