James Monroe (congressman)
- James Monroe (congressman)
James Monroe (July 18, 1821 - July 6, 1898) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.
Born in Plainfield, Connecticut, Monroe attended the common schools and Plainfield Academy.He was graduated from Oberlin College in 1846.He pursued a postgraduate course in theology. Professor in Oberlin College 1849-1862.He served as member of the State house of representatives of Ohio 1856-1859.He served in the State senate 1860-1862. Chosen president pro tempore in 1861 and 1862.He resigned his seat in the senate in October 1862 to accept the position of United States consul to Rio de Janeiro and served from 1863 to 1869.He served for several months in 1869 as Charge D'Affaires ad interim to Brazil.
Monroe was elected as a Republican to the Forty-second and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1871-March 3, 1881).He served as chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor (Forty-third Congress).He was not a candidate for renomination. Professor in Oberlin College 1883-1896.He died in Oberlin, Ohio, July 6, 1898.He was interred in Westwood Cemetery.
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