James Pike (politician)

James Pike (November 10, 1818 – July 26, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire and served with the Union Army during the American Civil War.

James Pike
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Hampshire's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859
Preceded byGeorge W. Kittredge
Succeeded byGilman Marston
Personal details
BornNovember 10, 1818
Salisbury, Massachusetts
DiedJuly 26, 1895(1895-07-26) (aged 76)
Newfields, New Hampshire
Resting placeLocust Cemetery
Political partyKnow Nothing
Other political
affiliations
Republican
Alma materWesleyan University
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of serviceNovember 1, 1862 – August 20, 1863
Rank Colonel
Unit16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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