United States Representative Directory

Mordecai Bartley

Mordecai Bartley served as a representative for Ohio (1823-1831).

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Ohio
District 14
Former

Ohio

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Ohio

Representing constituents across the Ohio delegation.

District District 14

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1823-1831

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Mordecai Bartley (December 16, 1783 – October 10, 1870) was a Whig politician from northeastern Ohio. He served as the 18th governor of Ohio. Bartley succeeded his son, Thomas W. Bartley as governor, one of few instances of this happening in the United States in high offices.

As a member of the Unknown Party representing Ohio, Mordecai Bartley contributed to the legislative process during 4 terms in office. Mordecai Bartley’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.