James B. Reynolds (1779 – June 10, 1851) was an American politician that represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.
James B. Reynolds | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Parry W. Humphreys |
| Succeeded by | George W. L. Marr |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | John H. Marable |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1779 County Antrim, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | June 10, 1851 (aged 71–72) Clarksville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Profession | |
Biography edit
Reynolds was born in County Antrim in the Kingdom of Ireland in 1779. He attended the common schools and immigrated to the United States in 1798. In 1804 he settled in Clarksville, Tennessee, and studied law. He was admitted to bar the same year.[1]
Career edit
Reynolds was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress, which lasted from March 4, 1815, to March 3, 1817. He was also elected to the Eighteenth Congress, which lasted from March 4, 1823, to March 3, 1825.[2] He resumed the practice of law after each office. In 1835, Reynolds was a shareholder when The Branch Bank of Planters Bank, headquartered in Nashville, opened in Clarksville, Tennessee.[3]
Death edit
Reynolds died in Clarksville on June 10, 1851, at about age 71 years. He is interred at the Riverside Cemetery in Clarksville, Tennessee,[4] alongside family members Joseph Reynolds and Bridget McCue.
References edit
- ^ "James B. Reynolds". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ "James B. Reynolds". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ "James B. Reynolds". CLARKSVILLE BANKS In 1859, Montgomery County Historical Society. Retrieved February 12, 2013.
- ^ "James B. Reynolds". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 12, 2013.