James M. Gaylord

American politician

James Madison Gaylord


Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	William A. Whittlesey
Succeeded by	William D. Lindsley

Personal details
Born	(1811-05-29)May 29, 1811 Zanesville, Ohio
Died	June 14, 1874(1874-06-14) (aged 63) McConnelsville, Ohio
Resting place	McConnelsville Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Ohio University
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James Madison Gaylord (May 29, 1811 – June 14, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1851 to 1853.

Biography

Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Gaylord moved to McConnelsville, Ohio, in 1818. He attended the common schools and the Ohio University at Athens. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced. He was appointed clerk of the court of common pleas in 1834.

Gaylord was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second Congress (March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853). At the expiration of his term in Congress he was elected probate judge. He was appointed deputy United States marshal in 1860.

Gaylord was elected Justice of the Peace in 1865, and by successive reelections was continued in that office until his death in McConnelsville, Ohio, June 14, 1874. He was interred in McConnelsville Cemetery.

Sources

United States Congress. "James M. Gaylord (id: G000108)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by William A. Whittlesey	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 13th congressional district 1851–1853	Succeeded by William D. Lindsley