James W. Gazlay

James William Gazlay (July 23, 1784 – June 8, 1874) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1823 to 1825.

James W. Gazlay
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 1st district
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825
Preceded by	Thomas R. Ross
Succeeded by	James Findlay
Personal details
Born	James William Gazlay (1784-07-23)July 23, 1784 New York City, US
Died	June 8, 1874(1874-06-08) (aged 89) Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Resting place	Spring Grove Cemetery
Political party	Democratic-Republican

Biography

Born in New York City, Gazlay moved with his parents to Dutchess County, New York, in 1789. He attended the common schools, after which he pursued an academic course. He studied law in Poughkeepsie, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1809 and practiced. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1813 and continued the practice of law.

Congress

Gazlay was elected as a Jackson Republican to the Eighteenth Congress (March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825). His opponent was Ohio State Senator and future President William Henry Harrison. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1824 to the Nineteenth Congress.

Later career

He edited a weekly paper called the Western Tiller in 1826 and 1827. He engaged in literary pursuits.

Death and burial

He died in Cincinnati, Ohio, June 8, 1874. He was interred in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "James W. Gazlay (id: G000109)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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