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John Alexander Buchanan
Member From: 1885 - 1887
- Birth Date: October 7, 1843 Birth Place:Smyth county, VA
- Death Date: September 2, 1921
- Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
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- Religion: Presbyterian
- Education: University of Virginia
- Military Service: Company D, Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States Army
- Occupation/Profession: Lawyer, Judge, and Farmer
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Additional Info Links:
United States House of Representatives biography
- Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices:
U.S. House of Representatives: 1889-1892
Supreme Court of Appeals: 1895-1915
| Session | District | District Number | Party | Leadership | Committees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885-1887 | Washington | Democrat | Asylums and Prisons Banks, Currency and Commerce Courts of Justice |
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