Alexander Harper (Ohio politician)
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Alexander Harper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Elias Howell |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Taylor |
| Constituency | 12th district |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | George Sweeny |
| Succeeded by | Nathan Evans |
| Constituency | 14th district |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Evans |
| Succeeded by | Harvey H. Johnson |
| Constituency | 14th district |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Muskingum County | |
| In office 1820–1822 | |
| Preceded by | Robert McConnell John Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Nathan C. Findlay William H. Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1786 |
| Died | December 1, 1860 (aged 74) Zanesville, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery |
| Party | Whig |
Alexander Harper (February 5, 1786 – December 1, 1860) was a U.S. representative from Ohio for three different non-consecutive tenures in the mid-19th century.
Born near Belfast in the Kingdom of Ireland, Harper immigrated to the United States and settled in Zanesville, Ohio. He pursued preparatory studies, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1813, and commenced practice in Zanesville. He served as member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1820 and 1821. He served as president judge of the Court of Common Pleas 1822–1836.
