Jeremiah Clemens
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Junior Senator, Alabama
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| In office November 30, 1849 – March 3, 1853 |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin Fitzpatrick |
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| Succeeded by | Clement C. Clay |
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| Born | December 28, 1814 Huntsville, Alabama, USA |
| Died | May 21, 1865 Huntsville, Alabama, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer |
Jeremiah Clemens (December 28, 1814 – May 21, 1865) was a U.S. senator and novelist from the state of Alabama. He was elected to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dixon Hall Lewis, and served from November 30, 1849 to March 3, 1853. Clemens was the author of Tobias Wilson, one of the first American Civil War novels, and he was also one of the earliest writers of Western novels.
[edit] External links
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Jeremiah Clemens at Find A Grave
| Preceded by Benjamin Fitzpatrick |
United States Senator (Class 2) from Alabama November 30, 1849 – March 3, 1853 Served alongside: William R. King and Benjamin Fitzpatrick |
Succeeded by Clement C. Clay |
This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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