Reuben Chapman
Reuben Chapman | |
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| 13th Governor of Alabama | |
| In office December 16, 1847 – December 17, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Joshua L. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Henry W. Collier |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Clement Comer Clay |
| Succeeded by | Williamson R. W. Cobb |
| Constituency | 1st district (1835–1841) At-large district (1841–1843) 6th district (1843–1847) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1799 Bowling Green, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | May 17, 1882 (aged 82) Huntsville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | Maple Hill Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
Reuben Chapman (July 15, 1799 – May 17, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician. He served six terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1835 to 1847, and as the 13th governor of Alabama from 1847 to 1849.