John Holmes (Maine politician)
American politician, U.S. Senator from Maine (1773–1843) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Holmes (March 14, 1773 – July 7, 1843) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and was one of the first two U.S. senators from Maine. Holmes was noted for his involvement in the Treaty of Ghent.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Maine, Preceded by ...
John Holmes | |
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United States Senator from Maine | |
In office June 13, 1820 – March 3, 1827 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Albion Parris |
In office January 15, 1829 – March 3, 1833 | |
Preceded by | Albion Parris |
Succeeded by | Ether Shepley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 15, 1820 | |
Preceded by | Cyrus King |
Succeeded by | District eliminated until 1903[1] |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1813–1817 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1836–1837 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1773-03-14)March 14, 1773 Kingston, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America |
Died | July 7, 1843(1843-07-07) (aged 70) Portland, Maine, U.S. |
Resting place | Cotton Brooks, Eastern Cemetery, Portland, Maine |
Political party | Democratic-Republican National Republican |
Alma mater | Rhode Island College |
Profession | Lawyer |
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