Background
Bingham, John Armor was born on January 21, 1815 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hugh Bingham.
Bingham, John Armor was born on January 21, 1815 in Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hugh Bingham.
Attended Franklin College, 2 years.
Admitted to Ohio bar, 1840. District attorney Tuscarawas County, O., 1846-1849. Member United States House of Representatives (Republican) from Ohio, 33d-37th, 39th-42d congresses, 1855-1863, 65-73.
Served as major, judge advocate United States Army, 1864.
Helped frame 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution. United States minister to Japan, 1873-1885.
Member United States House of Representatives (Republican) from Ohio, 33d-37th, 39th-42d congresses, 1855-1863, 65-73.
Married Amanda Bingham (cousin), 3 children.