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David Cartter

Democrat · House · Ohio · 1849–1853

David Cartter was a Democratic U.S. representative from Ohio, serving 1849–1853. Cast 849 votes and missed 17.3%.

Years in Congress
2
Votes missed
17.3%
Born
1812
Died
1887

Biography

David Kellogg Cartter (June 22, 1812 – April 16, 1887) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as a United States representative from Ohio, Minister Resident of the United States to Bolivia and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.

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Terms in office

  • House, Ohio, 18th District1849–1853 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “David Cartter (D-OH), House 1849–1853,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/C000206/david-cartter (accessed 2026-10-13).

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