John Welch (politician)
John Welch (October 28, 1805 – August 5, 1891) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1851 to 1853.
John Welch | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Finley Vinton |
| Succeeded by | Edson B. Olds |
| Associate Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court | |
| In office February 23, 1865 – February 9, 1878 | |
| Appointed by | John Brough |
| Preceded by | Rufus P. Ranney |
| Succeeded by | John W. Okey |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the Athens & Meigs County district | |
| In office December 1, 1845 – December 5, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Van Vorhes |
| Succeeded by | Horace Horton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 28, 1805 New Athens, Ohio |
| Died | August 5, 1891 (aged 85) Athens, Ohio |
| Resting place | West Union Cemetery |
| Political party | Whig, Republican |
| Spouse | Martha Starr |
| Children | two |
| Alma mater | Franklin College |
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