John T. Harris
John Thomas Harris (May 8, 1823 – October 14, 1899) was a nineteenth-century politician, lawyer and judge from Virginia. He was often referred to after the American Civil War as "Judge Harris", even after his election to Congress. He was the first cousin of John Hill.
John Thomas Harris | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Elliott M. Braxton |
| Succeeded by | John Paul |
| Chairman of the Committee on Revision of Laws | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | William Walsh |
| Succeeded by | William C. Oates |
| Chairman of the Committee on Elections | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Horace B. Smith |
| Succeeded by | William M. Springer |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | William Milnes, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Whitehead |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Rockingham County | |
| In office 1863–1865 Alongside James Kenney | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Letcher |
| Succeeded by | Rees Bowen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1823 Browns Gap, Virginia |
| Died | October 14, 1899 (aged 76) Harrisonburg, Virginia |
| Political party | Independent Democrat, Democrat |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Judge |
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