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Representative John Gayle

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Representative John Gayle - Alabama Whig

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NameJohn Gayle
PositionRepresentative
StateAlabama
District1
PartyWhig
StatusFormer Representative
Term StartDecember 6, 1847
Term EndMarch 3, 1849
Terms Served1
BornSeptember 11, 1792
GenderMale
Bioguide IDG000106
Representative John Gayle
John Gayle served as a representative for Alabama (1847-1849).

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John Gayle, born September 11, 1792, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Alabama in the United States Congress from 1847 to 1849. A member of the Whig Party, Gayle served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 1 congressional district.

Congressional Career

John Gayle was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Whig Party, representing Alabama from the state’s 1 congressional district. Gayle served from 1847-12-06 to 1849-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

During this period of American history, Gayle participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Alabama. As a Whig Party member, Gayle’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

John Gayle’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Alabama and the broader history of the United States. As a Whig Party representative from Alabama, Gayle played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.