James C. Alvord

This article is about the politician. For the 20th century poet, see James Church Alvord.

James Church Alvord (April 14, 1808 – September 27, 1839) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.

James Church Alvord
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 6th district
In office March 4, 1839 – September 27, 1839
Preceded by	George Grennell Jr.
Succeeded by	Osmyn Baker
Member of the Massachusetts Senate
In office 1838
Personal details
Born	April 14, 1808 Greenwich, Massachusetts
Died	September 27, 1839(1839-09-27) (aged 31) Greenfield, Massachusetts
Resting place	Federal Street Cemetery
Political party	Whig
Alma mater	Dartmouth College

Born in Greenwich, Massachusetts, Alvord completed preparatory studies and was graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1827. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1830, commencing the practice of his profession in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He served as member of the State house of representatives in 1837. He served in the State senate in 1838.

Alvord was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth Congress and served from March 4, 1839, until his death in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on September 27, 1839, before the Congress assembled. He was interred in Federal Street Cemetery.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

References

• United States Congress. "James C. Alvord (id: A000168)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF JAMES C. ALVORD The American jurist and law magazine page 373, 1843.

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress