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John Houston Savage
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| John H Savage as a Lieutenant Colonel of the Eleventh U.S. Infantry in the War with Mexico Tennessee | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853 |
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| Preceded by | Hugh Hill |
| Succeeded by | William Cullom |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1859 |
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| Preceded by | William Cullom |
| Succeeded by | William B. Stokes |
| Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
| In office 1877-1879 1887-1891 |
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| Member of the Tennessee Senate | |
| In office 1879-1881 |
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| Born | October 9, 1815 McMinnville, Tennessee |
| Died | April 5, 1904 (aged 88) McMinnville, Tennessee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | soldier, lawyer, politician |
John Houston Savage (born October 9, 1815 – died April 5, 1904) was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Tennessee. He also served as a soldier and a lawyer.
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Early Life and Education
John Houston Savage was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, on October 9, 1815. His parents were George and Elizabeth Kenner Savage. He went to local schools when he was young.
Later, he joined the military as a private during the Seminole Wars. After his military service, he decided to study law. He became a lawyer and started his own practice in Smithville, Tennessee.
Political and Military Career
John H. Savage had an interesting career that combined law, military service, and politics.
Early Public Service
Before becoming a national politician, Savage served as a colonel in the state militia. From 1841 to 1847, he was the Attorney General for the fourth district of Tennessee. This meant he was the chief legal officer for that area.
Service in the Mexican-American War
In March 1847, Savage joined the U.S. Army as a major in the 14th U.S. Infantry. Later that year, in September, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the 11th Infantry Regiment. He served in the Mexican-American War.
Time in Congress
Savage was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat. He served two terms, from March 4, 1849, to March 3, 1853. After that, he chose not to run for re-election.
However, he was elected to Congress again. He served another two terms, from March 4, 1855, to March 3, 1859.
Civil War Service
During the American Civil War, John Savage fought for the Confederate States Army. He was a colonel leading the Sixteenth Regiment Tennessee Infantry. He was wounded twice in battle, first at Perryville and then at Stones River in 1862. In February 1863, he resigned from the army.
Later Political Roles
After the Civil War, Savage continued his political career in Tennessee. He was a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1877 to 1879, and again from 1887 to 1891. He also served in the Tennessee Senate from 1879 to 1881.
Later Life and Death
John Houston Savage passed away in McMinnville, Tennessee, on April 5, 1904, at the age of 88. He was buried at Riverside Cemetery. Savage never married. In 1903, he wrote and published a book about his life called The Life of John H. Savage. His personal papers and writings are kept at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.
