James Monroe Pendleton (January 10, 1822 – February 16, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from Rhode Island.
James M. Pendleton | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Nathan F. Dixon II |
Succeeded by | Latimer Whipple Ballou |
Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
In office 1862-1865 | |
Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives | |
In office 1879-1884 | |
Personal details | |
Born | North Stonington, Connecticut | January 10, 1822
Died | February 16, 1889 Westerly, Rhode Island | (aged 67)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Biography
editBorn in North Stonington, Connecticut, Pendleton attended school in North Stonington and Suffield, Connecticut. He moved to Westerly, Rhode Island, and engaged in mercantile pursuits and later in the insurance business and banking. He served in the State senate 1862-1865. He served as delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1868.
Pendleton was elected as a Republican to the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1874 to the Forty-fourth Congress. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1879-1884. He served as chairman of the State board of charities and corrections 1884-1889. He died in Westerly, Rhode Island, February 16, 1889. He was interred in River Bend Cemetery.
References
edit- United States Congress. "James M. Pendleton (id: P000204)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
editThis article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress