Thomas Ritchey (January 19, 1801 – March 9, 1863) was an American politician who served two non-consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio in the mid-19th century.
Thomas Ritchey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Isaac Parrish |
| Succeeded by | William A. Whittlesey |
| Constituency | 13th district |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | George H. Busby |
| Succeeded by | Valentine B. Horton |
| Constituency | 11th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1801 Bedford County, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | March 9, 1863 (aged 62) Somerset, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Zion Methodist Episcopal Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editBorn in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Ritchey moved to Somerset, Ohio. He attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. Treasurer of Perry County in 1835, 1837, and 1839.
Congress
editRitchey was elected as a Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849).
Ritchey was elected to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855).
Later career and death
editHe engaged in agricultural pursuits near Somerset, Ohio, until his death on March 9, 1863. He was interred in the Zion Methodist Episcopal Cemetery, Madison Township, Perry County, Ohio.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "Thomas Ritchey (id: R000271)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress