John T. Deweese
John Thomas Deweese (June 4, 1835 – July 4, 1906) was an American politician of the Republican Party who served as a U.S. representative from North Carolina. Deweese was censured by the House of Representatives in 1870 for selling an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.
John Deweese | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district | |
| In office July 6, 1868 – February 28, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence O'Bryan Branch (1861) |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Gilliam (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Thomas Deweese July 4, 1835 Van Buren, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 4, 1906 (aged 71) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican (before 1876) Democratic (1876–1906) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861–1867 |
| Rank | Brevet Brigadier General (USV) Second Lieutenant (USA) |
| Unit | United States Volunteers |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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