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John Maynard

1786 – 1850

American lawyer and politician

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About John Maynard

Lived 1786 – 1850 (aged 64). John Maynard was an American politician, jurist, lawyer and judge.

John Maynard (January 8, 1786 in Frederick County, Maryland – March 24, 1850 in Auburn) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life Maynard graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1810. Then he studied law, and was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Seneca Falls, New York. He was Clerk of Seneca County from 1821 to 1825. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Seneca Co.) in 1822.

Maynard was elected as an Adams man to the 20th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1827, to March 3, 1829. He was D.A. of Seneca County in 1836 and 1837. He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th D.) from 1838 to 1841, sitting in the 61st, 62nd, 63rd and 64th New York State Legislatures. He resigned his seat on March 4, 1841.

Maynard was elected as a Whig to the 27th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1841, to March 3, 1843.

He moved to Auburn, and was a justice of the New York Supreme Court (7th D.) from 1847 until his death. In 1850, he was ex officio a judge of the New York Court of Appeals.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Union College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of New York, Member of the New York State Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Maynard?

American lawyer and politician (1786-1850)

When was John Maynard born?

John Maynard was born on 8 January 1786.

When did John Maynard die?

John Maynard died on 24 March 1850.

What was John Maynard's occupation?

John Maynard was a politician, jurist, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was John Maynard?

John Maynard was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Maynard

· Wikidata: Q6247332

· DBpedia: John Maynard (New York politician)

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