Daniel Moreau Barringer

Whig Representative of North Carolina's 3rd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 30, 1806 (67 years old)

Birthday

September 1, 1873

Death

Served as a U.S. Congressman from North Carolina from 1843 to 1849, representing two different congressional districts.
Initially a member of the Whig Party, later transitioned to the Democratic Party in the early 1870s.
Chaired the Committee on Indian Affairs and the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of State during his congressional tenure.
Appointed as the U.S. Minister to Spain, serving from 1849 to 1853.
Participated in the 1861 Peace Convention during the American Civil War and was involved in the Union National Convention of 1866.
Chaired the North Carolina Democratic Party in 1872.
Had a notable family background, with connections to other politicians, including a brother who was a Civil War cavalry general and a son known for his work in geology.
Educated at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and later pursued legal studies, establishing a law practice in his hometown.
Engaged in public service from an early age, including multiple terms in the North Carolina House of Commons and participation in the state’s constitutional convention.