James Dellet

James Dellet

James Dellet (born February 18, 1788 in Camden , New Jersey , † December 21, 1848 in Claiborne , Alabama ) was an American lawyer and politician ( Whig Party ).

Career

James Dellet moved in 1800 with his parents to Columbia ( South Carolina ). There he graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1810 . He studied law and practiced as a lawyer after receiving his license in 1813. Dellet moved to Alabama in 1818, where he settled in the village of Claiborne in Monroe County and continued to practice as a lawyer. He was elected to the first House of Representatives of Alabama in 1819 and also held the post of speaker there . Then he was re-elected to the House of Commons in 1821 and 1825. Dellet ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the United States Congress in 1833 . He was only elected to the 26th US Congress , where he served from March 4, 1839 to March 3, 1841. Dellet was re-elected to the 28th US Congress , where he remained from March 4, 1843 to March 3, 1845. He then resumed his practice as a lawyer and also did agricultural work.

Web links

• James Dellet in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)