James X. McLanahan
James Xavier McLanahan (May 17, 1809 – December 16, 1861) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1849 to 1853.
James X. McLanahan | |
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| Chair of the House Judiciary Committee | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 4, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | James Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Frederick P. Stanton |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 4, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Jasper E. Brady |
| Succeeded by | William H. Kurtz |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office 1841–1842 | |
| Preceded by | William R. Gorgas |
| Succeeded by | Jesse C. Horton |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office 1843–1844 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1809 Greencastle, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 16, 1861 (aged 52) New York City, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
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