James Wood Bouldin

Democrat Representative of Virginia's 5th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

January 1, 1792 (62 years old)

Birthday

March 30, 1854

Death

American politician who served as a U.S. Representative.
Born in Charlotte County, Virginia, and educated in law.
Admitted to the bar in 1813 and began practicing law in Charlotte Court House.
Served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1825 to 1826.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Jacksonian to fill a vacancy and later re-elected as a Democrat.
Served in Congress from 1834 to 1839, including as chairman of the Committee on the District of Columbia.
Opposed the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, arguing that enslaved individuals were better off than they would be in Africa.
Resumed law practice and engaged in agriculture after leaving Congress.
Died at his country home in 1854 and was buried on his estate.