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1st sess., Dec. 5, 1831-July 16, 1832. 2đ sess., Dec. 3, 1832-Mar. 2, 1833.
Senators.
William R. King, Selma. Gabriel Moore, Huntsville.
Representatives.
Northern District. - Clement C. Clay,
Huntsville.
Middle .- Samuel W. Mardis, Montevallo. Southern .- Dixon H. Lewis, Montgomery.
TWENTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1833-Mar. 3, 1835.
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1st sess., Dec. 2, 1833-June 30, 1834. 2d sess., Dec. 1, 1834-Mar. 3, 1835.
Senators. William R. King, Selma.
Gabriel Moore, Huntsville.
Representatives.
4. Clement C. Clay, Huntsville.
2. John Mckinley, Florence.
3. Samuel W. Mardis. Montevallo.
4. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro.
5. John Murphy, Claiborne.
TWENTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1835-Mar. 3, 1837. 1st sess., Dec. 7, 1835-July 4, 1836. sess., Dec. 5, 1836-Mar. 3, 1837.
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Senators.
William R. King, Selma. Elected President pro tempore July 1, 1836 and Jan. 28, 1837. Gabriel Moore, Huntsville.
Representatives.
1. Reuben Chapman, Somerville.
2. Joshua L. Martin, Athens.
3. Joab Lawler, Mardisville.
4. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro.
5. Francis S. Lyon, Demopolis.
TWENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1837-Mar. 3, 1839.
1st sess., Sept. 4, 1837-Oct. 16, 1837. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1837-July 9, 1838. 3d sess., Dec. 3, 1838-Mar. 3, 1839. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-10, 1837.
Senators.
Clement C. Clay, Huntsville. Elected to succeed John Mckinley, resigned; took his seat Sept. 4, 1837.
William R. King, Selma. Elected President pro tempore Mar. 7, 1837, at special session; again elected Oct. 13, 1837; again July 2, 1838; again Feb. 25, 1839.
John Mckinley, Florence. Resigned Apr. 22, 1837.
Representatives.
1. Reuben Chapman, Somerville.
2. Joshua L. Martin, Athens.
3. Joab Lawler, Mardisville. Died May 8, 1838. George W. Crabb, Tuscaloosa. Elected to succeed Joab Lawler, deceased; took his seat Dec. 3, 1838.
4. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro.
5. Francis S. Lyon, Demopolis.
TWENTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1839-Mar. 3, 1841.
1st sess., Dec. 2, 1839-July 21, 1840. 2d sess., Dec. 7, 1840-Mar. 3, 1841.
Senators.
Clement C. Clay, Huntsville.
William R. King, Selma. President pro tempore; continuing from preceding sess., re- elected July 3, 1840, and Mar. 3, 1841.
Representatives.
1. Reuben Chapman, Somerville.
2. David Hubbard, Courtland.
3. George W. Crabb, Tuscaloosa.
4. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro.
5. James Dellet, Claiborne.
TWENTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1841-Mar. 3, 1843.
1st sess., May 31, 1841-Sept. 13, 1841. 2d sess., Dec. 6, 1841-Aug. 31, 1842. 3d sess., Dec. 5, 1842-Mar. 3, 1843. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-15, 1841.
Senators.
William R. King, Selma. Elected President pro tempore Mar. 4, 1841.
Arthur P. Bagby, Claiborne. Elected to succeed Clement C. Clay, resigned; took his seat Dec. 27, 1841.
Clement C. Clay, Huntsville. Resigned in 1841.
Representatives.
1. Reuben Chapman, Somerville.
2. George S. Houston, Athens.
3. William W. Payne, Gainesville.
4. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro.
5. Benjamin G. Shields, Demopolis.
TWENTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1843-Mar. 3, 1845.
1st sess., Dec. 4, 1843-June 17, 1844. 2d sess., Dec. 2, 1844-Mar. 3, 1845.
Senators.
Arthur P. Bagby, Tuscaloosa.
William R. King, Selma. Resigned Apr. 15, 1844, to become minister to France.
Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro. Appointed to succeed William R. King, resigned; took his seat May 7, 1844; subsequently elected.
Representatives.
1. James Dellet, Claiborne.
2. James E. Belser, Montgomery.
3. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro. Re- signed Apr. 22, 1844. William L. Yancey, Wetumpka. Elected to succeed Dixon H. Lewis, appointed Senator; took his seat Dec. 2, 1844.
4. William W. Payne, Gainesville.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
6. Reuben Chapman, Warrenton.
7. Felix G. McConnell, Talladega.
TWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1845-Mar. 3, 1847.
1st sess., Dec. 1, 1845-Aug. 10, 1846. 2d sess., Dec. 7, 1846-Mar. 3, 1847. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-20, 1845.
Senators.
Arthur P. Bagby, Tuscaloosa. Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro.
Representatives.
1. Edmund S. Dargan, Mobile.
2. Henry W. Hilliard, Montgomery.
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3. William L. Yancey, Wetumpka. Re- signed Sept. 1, 1846. James L. F. Cottrell, Hayneville. Elected to succeed William L. Yancey, resigned; took his seat Dec. 7, 1846.
4. William W. Payne, Gainesville.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
6. Reuben Chapman, Warrenton.
7. Felix G. McConnell, Talladega. Died Sept. 10, 1846. Franklin W. Bowdon, Talla- dega. Elected to succeed Felix G. McConnell, deceased; took his seat Dec. 7, 1846.
THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1847-Mar. 3, 1849.
1st sess., Dec. 6, 1847-Aug. 14, 1848. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1848-Mar. 3, 1849.
Senators.
Arthur P. Bagby, Tuscaloosa. Resigned Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Wetumpka. Ap- June 16, 1848.
pointed to succeed Dixon H. Lewis, deceased; took his seat Dec. 11, 1848.
William R. King, Selma. Appointed to succeed Arthur P. Bagby, resigned; took his seat July 13, 1848; subsequently elected by the legislature.
Dixon H. Lewis, Lowndesboro. Died Oct. 25, 1848.
Representatives.
1. John Gayle, Mobile.
2. Henry W. Hilliard, Montgomery.
3. Sampson W. Harris, Wetumpka.
4. Samuel W. Inge, Livingston.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
6. Williamson R. W. Cobb. Bellefonte.
7. Franklin W. Bowdon, Talladega.
THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1849-Mar. 3, 1851.ª
1st sess., Dec. 3, 1849-Sept. 30, 1850. 2d sess., Dec. 2, 1850-Mar. 3, 1851. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 5-23, 1849.
Senators.
Jeremiah Clemens, Huntsville. Elected to succeed Dixon H. Lewis, deceased, in preced- ing Congress; took his seat Dec. 6, 1849. William R. King, Selma. Elected Presi- dent pro tempore May 6, 1850; July 11, 1850.
Representatives.
1. William J. Alston, Linden.
2. Henry W. Hilliard, Montgomery.
3. Sampson W. Harris, Wetumpka.
4. Samuel W. Inge, Livingston.
5. David Hubhard, Kinlock.
6. Williamson R. W. Cobb, Bellefonte.
7. Franklin W. Bowdon, Talladega.
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1851-Mar. 3, 1853.
1st sess., Dec. 1, 1851-Aug. 31, 1852. 2d sess., Dec. 6. 1852-Mar. 3, 1853. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-13, 1851.
Senators.
Jeremiah Clemens, Huntsville. Benjamin Fitzpatrick. Wetumpka. Ap-
pointed to succeed William R. King, resigned; took his seat Jan. 20, 1853; subsequently elected.
William R. King, Selma. Resigned as Pres- ident pro tempore Dec. 20, 1852; subse- quently resigned his seat, in Jan., 1853, hav- ing been elected Vice-President.
Representatives.
1. John Bragg, Mobile.
2. James Abercrombie, Girard.
3. Sampson W. Harris, Wetumpka.
4. William R. Smith, Fayette.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
6. Williamson R. W. Cobb. Bellefonte.
7. Alexander White, Talladega.
THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1853-Mar. 3, 1855.
1st sess., Dec. 5, 1853-Aug. 7, 1854. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1854-Mar. 3, 1855. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-Apr. 11, 1853.
Senators.
Clement C. Clay, jr., Huntsville.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Wetumpka. Elected to succeed William R. King, resigned; took his seat Mar. 4, 1853.
Representatives.
1. Philip Phillips, Mobile.
2. James Abercrombie, Girard.
3. Sampson W. Harris, Wetumpka.
4. William R. Smith, Fayette.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
3. Williamson R. W. Cobb, Bellefonte.
7. James F. Dowdell, Chambers.
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1855-Mar. 3, 1857.
Ist sess., Dec. 3, 1855-Aug. 18, 1856. 2d sess., Aug. 21, 1856-Aug. 30, 1856. 3d
sess., Dec. 1, 1856-Mar. 3, 1857.
Senators.
Clement C. Clay, jr., Huntsville. Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Wetumpka.
Representatives.
1. Percy Walker, Mobile.
2. Eli S. Shorter, Eufaula.
3. James F. Dowdell, Chambers.
4. William R. Smith, Fayette.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
6. Williamson R. W. Cobb. Bellefonte.
7. Sampson W. Harris, Wetumpka.
THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1857-Mar. 3, 1859.
1st sess., Dec. 7, 1857-June 14, 1858. 2d sess., Dec. 6, 1858-Mar. 3. 1859. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-14, 1857; June 15-16, 1858.
Senators.
Clement C. Clay, jr., Huntsville.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Wetumpka. Elected President pro tempore Dec. 7, 1857; Mar. 29, 1858; June 14, 1858; Jan. 25, 1859.
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Representatives.
1. James A. Stallworth, Evergreen.
2. Eli S. Shorter, Eufaula.
3. James F. Dowdell, Chambers.
4. Sydenham Moore, Greensboro.
5. George S. Houston, Athens.
6. Williamson R. W. Cobb, Bellefonte.
7. Jabez L. M. Curry, Talladega.
THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1859-Mar. 3, 1861.
1st sess., Dec. 5, 1859-June 25, 1860. 2d sess., Dec. 3, 1860-Mar. 3, 1861. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-10, 1859; June 26-28, 1860.
Senators.
Clement C. Clay, jr., Huntsville. Retired from the Senate Jan. 21, 1861; seat declared vacant Mar. 14, 1861.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, Wetumpka. Elected President pro tempore Mar. 9, 1859; Dec. 19, 1859; Feb. 20, 1860; June 26, 1860; retired from the Senate Jan. 21, 1861.
Representatives.
1. James A. Stallworth, Evergreen. Re- tired from the House Jan. 21, 1861.
2. James L. Pugh, Eufaula. Retired from the House Jan. 21, 1861.
3. David Clopton, Tuskegee. Retired from the House Jan. 21, 1861.
4. Sydenham Moore, Greensboro. Retired from the House Jan. 21, 1861.
5. George S. Houston, Athens. Retired from the House Jan. 21, 1861.
6. Williamson R. W. Cobb, Bellefonte. Re- tired from the House Jan. 30, 1861.
7. Jabez L. M. Curry, Talladega. Retired from the House Jan. 21, 1861.
THIRTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1861-Mar. 3, 1863.
1st sess., July 4, 1861-Aug. 6, 1861. 2d sess., Dec. 2, 1861-July 17, 1862. 3d sess., Dec. 1, 1862-Mar. 3, 1863. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-28, 1861.
Not represented because of the War.
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1863-Mar. 3, 1865. 1st sess., Dec. 7, 1863-July 4, 1864. 2d sess., Dec. 5, 1864-Mar. 3, 1865. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-14, 1863.
Not represented because of the War.
THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1865-Mar. 3, 1867.
1st sess., Dec. 4, 1865-July 28, 1866. 2d sess., Dec. 3, 1866-Mar. 3, 1867. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-11, 1865.
Not represented because of the War.
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1867-Mar. 3, 1869.
1st sess., Mar. 4, 1867-Mar. 30, 1867; July 3, 1867-July 20, 1867; Nov. 21, 1867 -Dec. 2, 1867. 2d. sess., Dec. 2, 1867-July
27, 1868; Sept. 21, 1868, one day only; Oct. 16, 1868; Nov. 10, 1868. 3d sess., Dec. 7, 1868-Mar. 3, 1869. Special sess. of Senate, Apr. 1-20, 1867.
Senators.
George E. Spencer, Decatur. Took his seat July 25, 1868; term to expire Mar. 3, 1873.
Willard Warner, Montgomery. Took his seat July 25, 1868; term to expire Mar. 3, 1871.
Representatives.
1. Francis W. Kellogg, Mobile. Took his seat July 22, 1868.
2. Charles W. Buckley, Montgomery. Took his seat July 21, 1868.
3. Benjamin W. Norris, Elmore. Took his seat July 21, 1868.
4. Charles W. Pierce. Demopolis. Took his seat July 21, 1868.
5. John B. Callis, Huntsville. Took his seat July 21, 1868.
6. Thomas Haughey, Decatur. Took his seat July 21, 1868.
FORTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1869-Mar. 3, 1871.
1st sess., Mar. 4, 1869-April 10, 1869. 2d sess., Dec. 6, 1869-July 15, 1870. 3d sess., Dec. 5, 1870-Mar. 3, 1871. Special sess. of Senate, Apr. 12-22, 1869.
Senators.
George E. Spencer, Decatur.
Willard Warner, Montgomery.
Representatives.
1. Alfred E. Buck, Mobile. Took his seat Dec. 6, 1869.
2. Charles W. Buckley, Montgomery. Took his seat Dec. 6, 1869.
3. Robert S. Heflin, Opelika. Qualified un- der act of July 11, 1868; took his seat Dec. 7, 1869.
4. Charles Hays, Eutaw. Qualified under act of July 11, 1868; took his seat Dec. 7, 1869.
5. Peter M. Dox, Huntsville. Qualified un- der act of July 2, 1868; took his seat Dec. 7, 1869.
6. William C. Sherrod, Courtland. Quali- fied under act of July 11, 1868; took his seat Dec. 7, 1869.
FORTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1871-Mar. 3, 1873.
1st sess., Mar. 4, 1871-Apr. 20, 1871. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1871-June 10, 1872. 3d sess., Dec. 2, 1872-Mar. 3, 1873. Special sess. of Senate, May 10-27, 1871.
Senators.
George Goldthwaite, Montgomery. Creden- tials presented Feb. 6, 1871, in the preceding Congress; appeared to take the oath of office, Mar. 4, 1871; protest against his being seated presented same day, and he was not permitted to qualify; Jan. 9, 1872, Senate by resolution gave him permission to take his seat, pending
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further investigation; took his seat Jan. 15, 1872; no further action.
George E. Spencer, Decatur.
Representatives.
1. Benjamin S. Turner, Selma.
2. Charles W. Buckley, Montgomery.
3. William A. Handley, Roanoke. Election unsuccessfully contested by B. W. Norris.
4. Charles Hays, Eutaw.
5. Peter M. Dox, Huntsville.
6. Joseph H. Sloss, Tuscumbia.
FORTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1873-Mar. 3, 1875.
1st sess., Dec. 1, 1873-June 23, 1874. 2d sess., Dec. 7, 1874-Mar. 3, 1875. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-26, 1873.
Senators.
George Goldthwaite, Montgomery.
George E. Spencer, Decatur. Appeared to take the oath of office on credentials presented in the preceding Congress, Mar. 6, 1873 (spe- cial sess. of Senate) ; objection was made, as a memorial was on file from Francis W. Sykes, claiming the seat; Mar. 7, 1873, a motion to refer the credentials and memorial to the committee on privileges and elections was defeated, and Mr. Spencer was permitted to qualify; Dec. 8, 1873, the memorial of Mr. Sykes was referred, and Apr. 20, 1874, the committee, upon its motion, was discharged from its further consideration.
Representatives.
At Large. Christopher C. Sheats, Decatur.
At Large. Alexander White, Selma.
1. Frederick G. Bromberg, Mobile.
2. James T. Rapier (negro), Montgomery.
3. Charles Pelham, Talladega.
4. Charles Hays, Eutaw.
5. John H. Caldwell, Jacksonville.
6. Joseph H. Sloss, Tuscumbia.
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1875-Mar. 3, 1877.
1st sess., Dec. 6, 1875-Aug. 15, 1876. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1876-Mar. 3, 1877. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 5-24, 1875.
Senators.
George Goldthwaite, Montgomery. George E. Spencer, Decatur.
Representatives.
At Large. William H. Forney, Jackson- ville.
At Large. Burwell B. Lewis, Tuscaloosa.
1. Jere Haralson (negro), Selma. Elec- tion unsuccessfully contested by F. G. Brom- berg.
2. Jeremiah N. Williams, Clayton.
3. Paul Bradford, Talladega.
4. Charles Hays, Haysville.
5. John H. Caldwell, Jacksonville.
6. Goldsmith W. Hewitt, Birmingham.
FORTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1877-Mar. 3, 1879.
1st sess., Oct. 15, 1877-Dec. 3, 1877. 2d
sess., Dec. 3, 1877-June 20, 1878. 3d sess.,
Dec. 2, 1878-Mar. 3, 1879. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 5-17, 1877.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. George E. Spencer, Decatur.
Representatives.
1. James T. Jones, Demopolis.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. Jeremiah N. Williams, Clayton.
4. Charles M. Shelley, Selma.
5. Robert F. Ligon, Tuskegee.
6. Goldsmith W. Hewitt, Birmingham.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. William W. Garth, Huntsville.
FORTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1879-Mar. 3, 1881.
1st sess., Mar. 18, 1879-July 1, 1879. 2d sess., Dec. 1, 1879-June 16, 1880. 3d sess., Dec. 6, 1880-Mar. 3, 1881.
Senators.
George S. Houston, Athens. Died Dec. 31, 1879.
John T. Morgan, Selma.
Luke Pryor, Athens. Appointed to succeed George S. Houston, deceased; took his seat Jan. 15, 1880.
James L. Pugh, Eufaula. Elected to suc- ceed George S. Houston, deceased; took his seat Dec. 6, 1880.
Representatives.
1. Thomas H. Herndon, Mobile.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. William J. Samford, Opelika.
4. Charles M. Shelley, Selma.
5. Thomas Williams, Wetumpka.
6. Burwell B. Lewis, Tuscaloosa. Resigned Oct. 1, 1880.
Newton N. Clements, Tuscaloosa. Elected to succeed Burwell B. Lewis, resigned; took his seat Dec. 8, 1880.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. William M. Lowe, Huntsville.
FORTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1881-Mar. 3, 1883.
1st sess., Dec. 5, 1881-Aug. 8, 1882. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1882-Mar. 3, 1883. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-May 20, 18: '. Oct. 10-29, 1881.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. Thomas H. Herndon, Mobile.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery. Elec- tion unsuccessfully contested by Paul Stro- bach.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville. Election unsuccessfully contested by A. A. Mabson.
4. Charles M. Shelley, Selma. Election suc- cessfully contested by James Q. Smith; Smith died before vote was taken, but seat de-
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clared vacant July 20, 1882. Charles M.
Shelley elected to fill vacancy; took his seat Dec. 4, 1882. The last election was contested by John W. Jones, but was undisposed of at close of the Congress.
5. Thomas Williams, Wetumpka.
6. Goldsmith W. Hewitt, Birmingham.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. William M. Lowe, Huntsville. After a successful contest with Wheeler, took his seat June 3, 1882; died Oct. 12, 1882.
Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler. Served until June 3, 1882; succeeded by William M. Lowe, who had contested his election; subsequently elected to succeed Lowe, deceased; took his seat Jan. 15, 1883.
FORTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1883-Mar. 3, 1885.
1st sess., Dec. 3, 1883-July 7, 1884. 2đ sess., Dec. 1, 1884-Mar. 3, 1885.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. Thomas H. Herndon, Mobile. Died Mar. 28, 1883, before the convening of Congress.
James T. Jones, Demopolis. Elected to suc- ceed Thomas H. Herndon, deceased; took his seat Dec. 3, 1883.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville.
Unseated 4. Charles M. Shelley, Selma. Jan. 9, 1885, by George H. Craig. George H. Craig, Selma. Successfully con- tested the election of C. M. Shelley; took his seat Jan. 9, 1885; resigned Mar. 3, 1885.
5. Thomas Williams, Wetumpka.
6. Goldsmith W. Hewitt, Birmingham.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. Luke Pryor, Athens.
FORTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1885-Mar. 3, 1887.
1st sess., Dec. 7, 1885-Aug. 5, 1886. 2d sess., Dec. 6, 1886-Mar. 3, 1887. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-Apr. 2, 1885.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. James T. Jones, Demopolis.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville.
4. Alexander C. Davidson, Uniontown.
5. Thomas W. Sadler, Prattville.
6. John M. Martin, Birmingham.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
FIFTIETH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1887-Mar. 3. 1889.
1st sess., Dec. 5, 1887-Oct. 20, 1888. 2d sess., Dec. 3, 1888-Mar. 3, 1889.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. James T. Jones, Demopolis.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville.
4. Alexander C. Davidson, Uniontown. Election unsuccessfully contested by John V. McDuffie.
5. James E. Cobb, Tuskegee.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1889-Mar. 3, 1891. 1st sess., Dec. 2, 1889-Oct. 1, 1890. 2đ sess., Dec. 1, 1890-Mar. 2, 1891. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-Apr. 2, 1889.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. Richard H. Clarke, Mobile. Election unsuccessfully contested by Frank H. Threet.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville.
4. Louis W. Turpin, Newbern. Election successfully contested by John V. McDuffie; retired June 4, 1890.
John V. McDuffie, Hayneville. Took his seat June 4, 1890.
5. James E. Cobb, Tuskegee.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
FIFTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1891-Mar. 3, 1893. 1st sess., Dec. 7, 1891-Aug. 5, 1892. 2đ sess., Dec. 5, 1892-Mar. 3, 1893.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. Richard H. Clarke, Mobile.
2. Hilary A. Herbert, Montgomery.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville.
4. Louis W. Turpin, Newbern. Election
unsuccessfully contested by John V. McDuffie.
5. James E. Cobb, Tuskegee.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. William H. Forney, Jacksonville.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
FIFTY-THIRD CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1893-Mar. 3, 1895.
1st sess., Aug. 7, 1893-Nov. 3, 1893. 2d sess., Dec. 4, 1893-Aug. 28, 1894. 3d sess., Dec. 3, 1894-Mar. 3, 1895. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-Apr. 15, 1893.
Senators.
John T. Morgan. Selma.
James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
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HISTORY OF ALABAMA
Representatives.
1. Richard H. Clarke, Mobile.
2. Jesse F. Stallings, Greenville.
3. William C. Oates, Abbeville. Resigned
Aug. 28, 1894.
George P. Harrison, Opelika. Elected to succeed William C. Oates, resigned; took his seat Dec. 3, 1894.
4. Gaston A. Robbins, Dallas County.
5. James E. Cobb, Tuskegee. Election un- successfully contested by W. W. Whatley.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. William H. Denson, Gadsden.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
9. Louis W. Turpin, Newbern.
FIFTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1895-Mar. 3, 1897.
1st sess., Dec. 2, 1895-June 11, 1896. 2d sess., Dec. 7, 1896-Mar. 2, 1897.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. James L. Pugh, Eufaula.
Representatives.
1. Richard H. Clarke, Mobile.
2. Jesse F. Stallings, Greenville.
3. George P. Harrison, Opelika. Election
unsuccessfully contested by W. C. Robinson.
4. Gaston A. Robbins, Dallas County. Elec- tion successfully contested by W. F. Aldrich; retired Mar. 13, 1896.
William F. Aldrich, Aldrich. Took his seat Mar. 13, 1896.
5. James E. Cobb, Tuskegee. Election suc- cessfully contested by Albert T. Goodwyn; retired Apr. 21, 1896.
Albert T. Goodwyn, Robinson Springs. Took his seat Apr. 22, 1896.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. Milford W. Howard, Fort Payne.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
9. Oscar W. Underwood, Birmingham. Election successfully contested by T. H. Aldrich; retired June 9, 1896.
Truman H. Aldrich, Birmingham. Took his seat June 9, 1896.
FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1897-Mar. 3, 1899.
1st. sess., Mar. 15, 1897-July 24, 1897. 2d sess., Dec. 6, 1897-July 8, 1898. 3d sess., Dec. 5, 1898-Mar. 3, 1899. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-10, 1897.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. Edmund W. Pettus, Selma.
Representatives.
1. George W. Taylor, Demopolis.
2. Jesse F. Stallings, Greenville. Election unsuccessfully contested by Thomas H. Clark. 3. Henry D. Clayton, Eufaula. Election unsuccessfully contested by George L. Comer. 4. Thomas S. Plowman, Talladega. Election successfully contested by William F. Aldrich; retired Feb. 9, 1898.
William F. Aldrich, Aldrich. Took his seat Feb. 9, 1898.
5. Willis Brewer, Hayneville.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. Milford W. Howard, Fort Payne.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler.
9. Oscar W. Underwood, Birmingham. Election unsuccessfully contested by Grattan B. Crowe.
FIFTY-SIXTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1899-Mar. 3, 1901.
1st sess., Dec. 4, 1899-June 7, 1900. 2d sess., Dec. 3, 1900-Mar. 3, 1901.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. Edmund W. Pettus, Selma.
Representatives.
1. George W. Taylor, Demopolis.
2. Jesse F. Stallings, Greenville.
3. Henry D. Clayton, Eufaula.
4. Gaston A. Robbins, Dallas County. Elec- tion successfully contested by William F. Ald- rich; retired Mar. 8. 1900.
William F. Aldrich, Aldrich. Took his seat Mar. 8, 1900.
5. Willis Brewer, Hayneville.
6. John H. Bankhead. Fayette.
7. John L. Burnett, Gadsden.
8. Joseph Wheeler, Wheeler. Resigned
Apr. 20, 1900.
William Richardson, Huntsville. Elected to succeed Joseph Wheeler, resigned; took his seat Dec. 3, 1900.
9. Oscar W. Underwood, Birmingham.
FIFTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1901-Mar. 3, 1903.
1st sess., Dec. 2, 1901-July 1, 1902. 2d sess., Dec. 1, 1902-Mar. 3, 1903. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4-9, 1901.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. Edmund W. Pettus, Selma.
Representatives.
1. George W. Taylor, Demopolis.
2. Ariosto A. Wiley, Montgomery.
3. Henry D. Clayton, Eufaula.
4. Sydney J. Bowie, Anniston.
5. Charles W. Thompson, Tuskegee.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. John L. Burnett, Gadsden. Election
unsuccessfully contested by N. B. Spears.
8. William Richardson, Huntsville.
9. Oscar W. Underwood, Birmingham.
FIFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1903-Mar. 3, 1905.
1st sess., Nov. 9, 1903-Dec. 7, 1903. 2đ sess., Dec. 7, 1903-May 7, 1904. 3d sess., Dec. 5, 1904-Mar. 2, 1905. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 5-19, 1903.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma. Edmund W. Pettus, Selma.
359
HISTORY OF ALABAMA
Representatives.
1. George W. Taylor, Demopolis.
2. Ariosto A. Wiley, Montgomery.
3. Henry D. Clayton, Eufaula.
4. Sydney J. Bowie, Anniston.
5. Charles W. Thompson, Tuskegee. Died Mar. 20, 1904. James Thomas Heflin, Lafay- ette. Elected to succeed Charles W. Thomp- son, deceased; took his seat Dec. 5, 1904.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. John L. Burnett, Gadsden.
8. William Richardson, Huntsville.
9. Oscar W. Underwood, Birmingham.
FIFTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
Mar. 4, 1905-Mar. 3, 1907.
1st sess., Dec. 4, 1905-June 30, 1906. 2d sess., Dec. 3, 1906-Mar. 3, 1907. Special sess. of Senate, Mar. 4, 1905-Mar. 18, 1905.
Senators.
John T. Morgan, Selma.
Edmund W. Pettus, Selma.
Representatives.
1. George W. Taylor, Demopolis.
2. Ariosto A. Wiley, Montgomery.
3. Henry D. Clayton, Eufaula.
4. Sydney J. Bowie, Anniston.
5. James T. Heflin, Lafayette.
6. John H. Bankhead, Fayette.
7. John L. Burnett, Gadsden.
8. William Richardson, Huntsville.
9. Oscar W. Underwood, Birmingham.
SIXTIETH CONGRESS. Mar. 4, 1907-Mar. 3, 1909.
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