James Pike (politician)

James Pike (November 10, 1818 – July 26, 1895) was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire and served with the Union Army during the American Civil War.

James Pike
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's 1st district
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859
Preceded by	George W. Kittredge
Succeeded by	Gilman Marston
Personal details
Born	November 10, 1818 Salisbury, Massachusetts
Died	July 26, 1895(1895-07-26) (aged 76) Newfields, New Hampshire
Resting place	Locust Cemetery
Political party	Know Nothing
Other political affiliations	Republican
Alma mater	Wesleyan University
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America Union
Branch/service	United States Army Union Army
Years of service	November 1, 1862 – August 20, 1863
Rank	Colonel
Unit	16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

Biography

Born in Salisbury, Massachusetts, Pike pursued classical studies, then studied theology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut from 1837 to 1839. He served as a minister from 1841 to 1854. He moved to Pembroke, New Hampshire, in 1854. Pike was elected as an American Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress and reelected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1855 - March 3, 1859). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1858. During the Civil War, Pike served as colonel of the 16th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, from November 1, 1862, to August 20, 1863. He fought in the Siege of Port Hudson in 1863. He was an unsuccessful candidate for governor of New Hampshire in 1871. He resumed preaching and became presiding elder of the Dover district. He discontinued active duties in 1886 and lived in retirement until his death in Newfields, New Hampshire, July 26, 1895. He was interred in Locust Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "James Pike (id: P000347)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• James Pike at Find a Grave

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