James Caldwell (Ohio politician)

James Caldwell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817
Preceded bynew district
Succeeded bySamuel Herrick
Member of the Ohio Senate from Belmont County
In office
1809–1813
Preceded byJosiah Dillon
Succeeded byCharles Hammond
Personal details
Born(1770-11-30)November 30, 1770
Baltimore, Province of Maryland, British America
DiedMay 5, 1838(1838-05-05) (aged 67)
Wheeling, Virginia, U.S. (now West Virginia)
Resting placeEpiscopal Cemetery, St. Clairsville, Ohio
Political partyDemocratic-Republican

James Caldwell (November 30, 1770 – May 5, 1838) was the first member of the United States House of Representatives to represent Ohio's 4th congressional district.[1]

  1. ^ United States Congress. "James Caldwell (id: C000033)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.