Henry Hosford Gurley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1831 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | Philemon Thomas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 20, 1788 Lebanon, Connecticut |
| Died | March 16, 1833 (aged 44) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Political party | National Republican Party |
| Spouse | Lucy Goodwin Gurley |
Henry Hosford Gurley (May 20, 1788 – March 16, 1833) was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the state of Louisiana. He served four terms, serving as a member of three parties.
Gurley was born in Lebanon, Connecticut, and attended Williams College. He was first elected to Congress as an Adams-Clay Republican, then served two terms as an Adams candidate, and finally served one term as an anti-Jacksonian. A collection of Gurley's papers between 1815 and 1831 is located in the Tulane University Special Collections. Gurley served as a district judge in Louisiana following his term in Congress.