James H. Relfe

James Hugh Relfe(October 17, 1791 – September 14, 1863) was aU.S. RepresentativefromMissouri.

Born inVirginia,Relfe moved toWashington County, Missouri,about 1816 with his father, who settled in Caledonia. He receivedalimited schooling. He studied medicine and practiced inCaledonia, Missouri. He was appointed a member of the commission to adjust Spanish land claims to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of his brother-in-law, Dr.Lewis F. Linn. He served as member of the State house of representatives 1835-1844. He served in theBlack Hawk War. He was appointedUnited States marshalfor the district of Missouri February 17, 1841.

Relfe was elected as aDemocratto the Twenty-eighth and Twenty-ninth Congresses (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847). He continued the practice of medicine in Caledonia, Washington County, Missouri, until his death there September 14, 1863. He was interred in the Methodist Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress."James H. Relfe (id: R000160)".Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• James H. RelfeatFind a Grave