James Findlay | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's first district | |
| In office March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1833 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Gazlay |
| Succeeded by | Robert Todd Lytle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 12, 1770 Mercersburg, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | December 28, 1835 (aged 65) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Spouse | Jane Irwin |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
James Findlay (October 12, 1770 – December 28, 1835) was an American merchant, politician and veteran of the War of 1812, having served with both the state militia and the United States Army. He was based in Cincinnati, Ohio after migrating there as a young man. He was elected as mayor of Cincinnati to two non-successive terms.
For defenses in the War of 1812, he supervised construction of Fort Findlay, which was named for him. In 1824. he was elected to multiple terms in the US House of Representatives, serving from 1825 to 1833.