John D. Cummins

John D. Cummins (1791 – September 11, 1849) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for two terms from 1845 to 1849.

Life and career[]

Born in Pennsylvania in 1791, Cummins attended the public schools, and was graduated from Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1834. He studied law.

He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He served as prosecuting attorney of Tuscarawas County from 1836 to 1841.

Congress[]

Cummins was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Congresses (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1849).

Death[]

He died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while attending a session of the circuit court, September 11, 1849.

References[]

• United States Congress. "John D. Cummins (id: C000989)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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