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John Perkins

John Perkins served as a representative for Louisiana (1853-1855).

  • Democratic
  • Louisiana
  • District 3
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Louisiana

Representing constituents across the Louisiana delegation.

District District 3

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1853-1855

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Perkins, born July 01, 1819, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Louisiana in the United States Congress from 1853 to 1855. A member of the Democratic Party, Perkins served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 3 congressional district.

Congressional Career

John Perkins was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing Louisiana from the state’s 3 congressional district. Perkins served from 1853-12-05 to 1855-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

During this period of American history, Perkins participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Louisiana. As a Democratic Party member, Perkins’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

John Perkins’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Louisiana and the broader history of the United States. As a Democratic Party representative from Louisiana, Perkins played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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