James Monroe (July 18, 1821 – July 6, 1898) was an American politician who served five terms as a U.S. representative from Ohio from 1871 to 1881.
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Early life
Born in Plainfield, Connecticut, Monroe attended the common schools and Plainfield Academy. He was graduated from Oberlin College in 1846. He pursued a postgraduate course in theology and was a professor at Oberlin College from 1849 to 1862.
Career
He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives in 1856–1859. He served in the Ohio Senate from 1860 to 1862, during which time he was chosen to serve as president pro tempore from 1861 and 1862.