John M. Landrum

John Morgan Landrum (July 3, 1815  October 7, 1861) was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Louisiana serving in the 36th Congress from 1859 to 1861.

John Morgan Landrum
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Louisiana's 4th district
In office
1859–1861
Preceded byJohn M. Sandidge
Succeeded byVacant due to Civil War
Mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana
In office
1848–1849
Personal details
Born(1815-07-03)July 3, 1815
Edgefield County, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 7, 1861(1861-10-07) (aged 46)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting placeOakland Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic
EducationUniversity of South Carolina
ProfessionLawyer, Politician

Shortly after Louisiana seceded from the Union in January 1861, Landrum vacated his seat.

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