Hiram Belcher (February 23, 1790 – May 6, 1857) was a United States representative from Maine. He was born in Hallowell, Massachusetts (now in Maine) on February 23, 1790. He attended the rural schools and the local academy in town. Belcher studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Farmington in 1812.

Hiram Belcher
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded byLuther Severance
Succeeded byJohn Otis
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office
1822, 1829, 1832
Personal details
Born(1790-02-23)February 23, 1790
Hallowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 1857(1857-05-06) (aged 67)
Farmington, Maine, U.S.
Resting placeCenter Meeting House Cemetery
Political partyWhig
Parent
ProfessionPolitician, lawyer

Belcher was elected town clerk of the community and served from 1814 to 1819; member of the Maine House of Representatives in 1822, 1829, and 1832; served in the Maine State Senate. He was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849). He was chairman of the Committee on Mileage. He was not a candidate for reelection. He re-engaged in the practice of his profession until his death in Farmington on May 6, 1857. His interment was in Center Meeting House Cemetery.

He was the son of Supply Belcher.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Hiram Belcher (id: B000321)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 3rd congressional district

1847–1849
Succeeded by