US Congressman. He served as a drummer boy in the War of 1812, and later studied medicine, graduating from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He established a medical practice in Halifax and surrounding counties in Virginia and served in the Virginia State Senate. Defeated in his first attempt at a run for Congress in 1846, he was successful two years later, and served as a Democrat from Virginia for two terms, from 1849 to 1853. After being defeated for renomination in 1852, he returned to his medical practice in Halifax County.
US Congressman. He served as a drummer boy in the War of 1812, and later studied medicine, graduating from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. He established a medical practice in Halifax and surrounding counties in Virginia and served in the Virginia State Senate. Defeated in his first attempt at a run for Congress in 1846, he was successful two years later, and served as a Democrat from Virginia for two terms, from 1849 to 1853. After being defeated for renomination in 1852, he returned to his medical practice in Halifax County.
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