Francis Alanson Cunningham (November 9, 1804 – August 16, 1864) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1845 to 1847.
Born in Abbeville County, South Carolina, Cunningham moved to Eaton, Ohio, in 1826.
He was appointed additional paymaster of Volunteers by President Polk December 30, 1847.
He was commissioned paymaster in the Regular Army March 2, 1849, and was retired from active service August 27, 1863.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress