LANDRUM, JOHN MORGAN (BIO)  (FAMOUS) - Caddo County, Louisiana | JOHN MORGAN (BIO)  (FAMOUS) LANDRUM - Louisiana Gravestone Photos

John Morgan (bio) (Famous) LANDRUM

First Baptist Church Cemetery
Caddo County,
Louisiana

Born in Edgefield District, South Carolina, he was the son of Reuben Landrum and Clarissa Head. He was a graduate of South Carolina College in 1842 and was admitted to the bar in 1844. He began a law practice in Shreveport and was elected Mayor of that city from 1848-1849. He was elected to Congress from 1859-1861. He died in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1861 and is buried in Oakland Cemetery.

Contributed on 3/11/16 by patberel
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Submitted: 3/11/16 • Approved: 10/30/19 • Last Updated: 11/2/19 • R117738-G0-S3

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