Daniel B. St. John
Daniel Bennett St. John (October 8, 1808 - February 18, 1890) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Life
Born in Sharon, Connecticut, St. John engaged in mercantile pursuits and the real estate business at Monticello, New York, in 1831. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Sullivan Co.) in 1840.
St. John was elected as a Whig to the 30th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1849. He moved to Newburgh, New York. He served as delegate to the Constitutional Union National Convention in 1860.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (10th D.) from 1876 to 1879, sitting in the 99th, 100th, 101st and 102nd New York State Legislatures; and a delegate to the 1876 Democratic National Convention. Chief registrar in the banking department of New York State. He died in New York City February 18, 1890. He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Newburgh, New York.
Sources
New York Assembly | ||
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Preceded by William F. Brodhead |
New York State Assembly Sullivan County 1840 |
Succeeded by William F. Brodhead |
United States House of Representatives | ||
Preceded by Archibald C. Niven |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th congressional district 1847-1849 |
Succeeded by Thomas McKissock |
New York State Senate | ||
Preceded by Edward M. Madden |
New York State Senate 10th District 1876–1879 |
Succeeded by William W. Astor |
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