John Maynard
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John Maynard (unknown - March 24, 1850) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Whitestone, New York, Maynard was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, 1810. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Seneca Falls, New York. He served as clerk of Seneca County, 1821 and 1822. He served as member of the state assembly, 1822.
Maynard was elected as an Adams candidate to the Twentieth Congress (March 4, 1827-March 3, 1829). He served as district attorney of Seneca County in 1836 and 1837.
Maynard was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841-March 3, 1843). He served as member of the state senate 1838-1841. He moved to Auburn, New York. He served as judge of the state supreme court, seventh district, from June 7, 1847, until his death in Auburn, New York, March 24, 1850.
