Jeremiah Clemens
Jeremiah Clemens (December 28, 1814 – May 21, 1865) was a U.S. senator and novelist from the state of Alabama. He was elected to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dixon Hall Lewis, and served from November 30, 1849, to March 3, 1853. Clemens was the author of Tobias Wilson, one of the first American Civil War novels, and he was also one of the earliest writers of Western novels.
Jeremiah Clemens | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Alabama | |
| In office November 30, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Fitzpatrick |
| Succeeded by | Clement C. Clay |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1839-1841 1843-1844 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1814 Huntsville, Alabama, US |
| Died | May 21, 1865 (aged 50) Huntsville, Alabama, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Alabama Transylvania University |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War |
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