John Edward Bouligny
John Edward Bouligny (February 5, 1824 – February 20, 1864) was an American politician who was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the state of Louisiana. He served one term as a member of the Know Nothing movement's anti-immigrant American Party. During his term, Louisiana seceded from the Union, but Bouligny remained in Washington and refused to resign. He was the only member of Congress from Louisiana to not resign or vacate his seat after the state seceded.
John Edward Bouligny | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 1st district | |
| In office December 5, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | George Eustis Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Flanders (1862) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1824 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 20, 1864 (aged 40) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery |
| Political party | American |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Parker
(m. 1860) |
| Alma mater | Transylvania University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Signature | |
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