William F. Hunter

William Forrest Hunter
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	William Kennon, Jr.
Succeeded by	William R. Sapp
Personal details
Born	(1808-12-10)December 10, 1808 Alexandria, Virginia
Died	March 30, 1874(1874-03-30) (aged 65) Woodsfield, Ohio
Resting place	Woodsfield Cemetery
Political party	Whig

William Forrest Hunter (December 10, 1808 – March 30, 1874) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from Ohio from 1849 to 1853.

Early life and career

Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Hunter received a common-school training. He studied law and was admitted to the bar. He commenced practice in Woodsfield, Ohio.

Congress

Hunter was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses (March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1852.

Death

He died in Woodsfield, Ohio, on March 30, 1874, and was interred in Woodsfield Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "William F. Hunter (id: H000992)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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