About John Reynolds
Lived 1787 – 1853 (aged 66). John Reynolds was an American politician.
John Reynolds (March 30, 1787 – May 11, 1853) was an American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician. He served in the Pennsylvania state legislature for two terms, from 1822 to 1824. He was the editor of the Lancaster Journal newspaper before becoming a manager at Cornwall Ironworks. Among his sons were American Civil War general John F. Reynolds, killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, and admiral William Reynolds.
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Who was John Reynolds?
American politician (1787-1853)
When was John Reynolds born?
John Reynolds was born on 30 March 1787.
When did John Reynolds die?
John Reynolds died on 11 May 1853.
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John Reynolds was a politician.
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John Reynolds was American.
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· DBpedia: John Reynolds (Pennsylvania politician, born 1787)
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