Hiram Belcher

Hiram Belcher
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	Luther Severance
Succeeded by	John Otis
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office 1822, 1829, 1832
Personal details
Born	(1790-02-23)February 23, 1790 Hallowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	May 6, 1857(1857-05-06) (aged 67) Farmington, Maine, U.S.
Resting place	Center Meeting House Cemetery
Political party	Whig
Parent	Supply Belcher (father)
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Hiram Belcher (February 23, 1790 – May 6, 1857) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born in Hallowell, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on February 23, 1790. He attended the rural schools and the local academy in town. Belcher studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Farmington in 1812.

Belcher was elected town clerk of the community and served from 1814 to 1819; member of the Maine House of Representatives in 1822, 1829, and 1832; served in the Maine State Senate. He was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). He was chairman of the Committee on Mileage. He was not a candidate for reelection. He re-engaged in the practice of his profession until his death in Farmington on May 6, 1857. His interment was in Center Meeting House Cemetery.

He was the son of Supply Belcher.

References

• United States Congress. "Hiram Belcher (id: B000321)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.