James M. Gregg

James M. Gregg

James Madison Gregg (June 26, 1806 – June 16, 1869) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.

Biography

Born in Patrick County, Virginia, Gregg attended the public schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and began practice in Danville, Indiana. County surveyor of Hendricks County 1834–1837. He served as clerk of the circuit court 1837–1845.

Gregg was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1858 to the Thirty-sixth Congress. He resumed the practice of law in Danville, Indiana. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1862. He died in Danville, Indiana, on June 16, 1869. He was interred in South Cemetery.

References

• James M. Gregg at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Lucien Barbour	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 6th congressional district 1857-1859	Succeeded by Albert G. Porter