John McQueen
John McQueen (February 9, 1804 – August 30, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician. He was U.S. Representative from South Carolina and a member of the Confederate States Congress during the American Civil War.
John McQueen | |
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Portrait of McQueen, c. 1860 | |
| Member of the Confederate States House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district | |
| In office February 18, 1862 – February 18, 1864 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | James Hervey Witherspoon, Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – December 21, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Whittemore (1868) |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 4th district | |
| In office February 12, 1849 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander D. Sims |
| Succeeded by | Preston S. Brooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 9, 1804 Robeson County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1867 (aged 63) Society Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Society Hill, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Sarah Elizabeth Pickens
(m. 1851) |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | North Carolinian militia |
| Years of service | 1833–1837 |
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