John C. Gray

U.S. Congressperson

1783 – 1823

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Who was John C. Gray?

John Cowper Gray was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.

Born in Southampton County, Virginia, Gray pursued an academic course. He served as member of the State house of delegates 1804–1806 and 1821–1823.

Gray was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Sixteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James Johnson and served from August 28, 1820, to March 3, 1821. He was an unsuccessful candidate in 1820 for reelection to the Seventeenth Congress. He died May 18, 1823.

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Born
1783
Virginia
Also known as
  • John Gray
Died
May 18, 1823

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on July 23, 2013

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