John U. Pettit
John U. Pettit | |
|---|---|
| 43rd Speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office November 9, 1864 – November 7, 1866 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel H. Buskirk |
| Succeeded by | David C. Branham |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from the ? district | |
| In office November 9, 1864 – November 7, 1866 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew J. Harlan |
| Succeeded by | John P. C. Shanks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1820 Fabius, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 21, 1881 (aged 60) Wabash, Indiana, U.S |
| Political party | Republican (March 4, 1857–1881) |
| Other political affiliations | Indiana People's Party (1854–March 3, 1857) |
John Upfold Pettit (September 11, 1820 – March 21, 1881) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from Indiana from 1855 to 1861.