James Black (congressman)

James Black (March 6, 1793 – June 21, 1872) was a Jacksonian and Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

James Black
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 16th district
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847
Preceded by	John Snyder
Succeeded by	Jasper E. Brady
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district
In office December 5, 1836 – March 3, 1837
Preceded by	Jesse Miller
Succeeded by	Charles McClure
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office 1830-1831
Personal details
Born	March 6, 1793 Newport, Pennsylvania
Died	June 21, 1872 (aged 79)
Political party	Jacksonian Democratic

James Black was born in Newport, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1830 and 1831.

Black was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Jesse Miller. He served as associate judge of Perry County, Pennsylvania, in 1842 and 1843.

He was again elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Congresses. After his time in congress, he served as State collector of tolls on the Juniata Canal. He died in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, in 1872. Interment in New Bloomfield Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "James Black (id: B000500)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard