John B. Forester
For other uses, see John Forester (disambiguation).
| John B. Forester | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th district | |
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In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | William Hall |
| Succeeded by | Hopkins L. Turney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | McMinnville, Tennessee |
| Died | August 1, 1845 |
| Political party | Anti-Jacksonian |
| Profession | politician |
John B. Forester was an American politician that represented Tennessee's fifth district in the United States House of Representatives.
Biography
Forester was born in McMinnville, Tennessee. Although he received a limited schooling, he studied law. He was admitted to the bar, and practiced law,[1] as one of the early lawyers of Warren County, Tennessee.[2]
Career
Forester was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress and re-elected as an Anti-Jacksonian candidate to the Twenty-fourth Congress. He served from March 4, 1833 to March 3, 1837.[3]
Death
Forester died on August 1, 1845. The place he was interred is unknown.[4]
References
- ↑ "John B. Forester". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ↑ "John B. Forester". History of Warren County Tennessee. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ↑ "John B. Forester". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ↑ "John B. Forester". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to John B. Forester. |
- United States Congress. "John B. Forester (id: F000273)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by William Hall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 5th congressional district 1833-1837 |
Succeeded by Hopkins L. Turney |
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