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J. V. McDuffie
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 4th district |
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| In office June 4, 1890 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Louis Washington Turpin |
| Succeeded by | Louis Washington Turpin |
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John Van Patter McDuffie
May 16, 1841 Addison, New York |
| Died | November 18, 1896 (aged 55) Hayneville, Alabama |
| Political party | Republican |
John Van Patter McDuffie (born May 16, 1841 – died November 18, 1896) was a politician from Alabama. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he was a member of the U.S. Congress.
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Early Life and Education
John Van Patter McDuffie was born in Addison, New York. He went to local schools there. In 1855, when he was 14, his family moved to Bureau County, Illinois. He later attended Luther College (Iowa).
Joining the Civil War
In July 1861, John McDuffie joined the army. He was part of Company B, 2nd Iowa Cavalry. He fought throughout the American Civil War. He rose to the rank of sergeant major. This was an important role in the army.
Life After the War
After the war, McDuffie moved to Lowndes County, Alabama. He became a planter, which means he owned and managed a farm. He also studied law. He passed his exams and became a lawyer in Hayneville, Alabama.
Political Career
John McDuffie had a long career in politics. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Serving as a Judge
In 1868, McDuffie was chosen to be a judge of probate. This type of judge handles things like wills and estates. He was reelected in 1874 and served until 1880.
Republican Party Leadership
McDuffie was very active in the Republican Party. He was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in both 1872 and 1876. A delegate helps choose the party's candidate for president. In 1878, he became the 7th Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party. This made him a top leader for the party in Alabama.
Representing Alabama in Congress
In 1886, John McDuffie tried to get elected to the Fiftieth Congress but did not win. However, he didn't give up. He challenged the election results for the Fifty-first Congress. He argued that the winner, Louis W. Turpin, was not properly elected. McDuffie won his challenge and served in Congress from June 4, 1890, to March 3, 1891.
He tried to challenge the election results again for the Fifty-second Congress, but this time he was not successful.
Later Life and Legacy
After his time in Congress, John McDuffie continued his work as a planter. He also worked in business, doing "mercantile pursuits." He passed away in Hayneville, Alabama, on November 18, 1896. He was buried in Pines Cemetery.
