William F. Hunter

William Forrest Hunter (born December 10, 1808 in Alexandria , Virginia , †  March 30, 1874 in Woodsfield , Ohio ) was an American politician . Between 1849 and 1853 he represented the state of Ohio in the US House of Representatives .

Career

William Hunter received a general school education. After a subsequent law degree and his admission to the bar, he began to work in Woodsfield in this profession. He later became a member of the Whig Party , founded in the 1830s . In the congressional election of 1848 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 15th constituency of Ohio , where he succeeded Democrat William Kennon on March 4, 1849 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1853 . This time was dominated by the discussions about the question of slavery . Among other things, the compromise of 1850 introduced by US Senator Henry Clay was passed.

In 1852, William Hunter renounced another candidacy. After the end of his time in the US House of Representatives, he no longer appeared politically. He died on March 30, 1874 in Woodsfield, where he was also buried.

Web links

• William F. Hunter in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

• William F. Hunter in the database of Find a Grave (English)