John Linn (politician)
American politician
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John Linn (December 3, 1763 – January 5, 1821) was a U.S. representative from New Jersey from 1817 to 1821.
John Linn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's at-large congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1817 – January 5, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ward |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Swan |
| Sheriff of Sussex County, New Jersey | |
| In office 1812 | |
| Judge of the Court of Common Pleas | |
| In office 1805–1821 | |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from Sussex County | |
| In office 1801–1804 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1763 |
| Died | January 5, 1821 (aged 57) |
| Resting place | North Church Cemetery, Hardyston, New Jersey, US |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution |
Born near Johnsonburg, Hardwick Township, New Jersey, Linn moved with his father to Sussex County, New Jersey. He attended the common schools. He served in the Continental Army as a private in the First Regiment, Captain Mannings's company. He was promoted to sergeant. He served as member of the New Jersey General Assembly 1801–1804. He served as judge of the court of common pleas 1805–1821 and the Sheriff of Sussex County in 1812.
Linn was elected as a Republican to the Fifteenth and Sixteenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1817, until his death in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 1821. He was interred in North Hardyston Cemetery in Hardyston Township, New Jersey.
See also
References
- John Linn at Political Graveyard
- United States Congress. "John Linn (id: L000337)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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