John Duffy Alderson

Democrat Representative of West Virginia's 3rd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

November 29, 1854 (56 years old)

Birthday

December 5, 1910

Death

Served as a United States Representative for three consecutive terms in the late 19th century.
Held various positions in the West Virginia Senate, including sergeant at arms and doorkeeper.
Practiced law after being admitted to the bar in 1876, and served as prosecuting attorney for Nicholas and Webster counties.
Elected as clerk of the West Virginia State Senate from 1883 to 1887.
Participated as a delegate in the Democratic National Conventions in 1900 and 1908.
Returned to legal practice after an unsuccessful re-election bid in 1894.
Died in 1910 and was buried in a private burial ground in West Virginia.