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Alexander Cumming McWhorter Pennington

Alexander Cumming McWhorter Pennington served as a representative for New Jersey (1853-1857).

  • Independent
  • New Jersey
  • District 5
  • Former
Portrait of Alexander Cumming McWhorter PenningtonNew Jersey
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New Jersey

Representing constituents across the New Jersey delegation.

District District 5

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1853-1857

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Alexander Cummings McWhorter Pennington Jr. (January 8, 1838 – November 30, 1917) was an artillery officer and major general in the United States Army and a veteran of both the American Civil War and Spanish–American War.

As a member of the Independent Party representing New Jersey, Alexander Cumming McWhorter Pennington contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office. Alexander Cumming McWhorter Pennington’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.

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