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John A. Searing 
Summary
John Alexander Searing (May 14, 1805 – May 6, 1876) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1857 to 1859.
John A. Searing | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | William Valk |
| Succeeded by | Luther C. Carter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1805 North Hempstead, New York |
| Died | May 6, 1876 (aged 70) Mineola, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography edit
Born in North Hempstead, New York, Searing completed preparatory studies. He was the sheriff of Queens County, New York from 1843 to 1846. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1854.
Congress edit
Searing was elected as a Democrat to the 35th United States Congress (March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859). He served as chairman of the Committee on Accounts (Thirty-fifth Congress). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1858.
Death and burial edit
He died in Mineola, New York on May 6, 1876. He was interred in Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale, New York.
Sources edit
- United States Congress. "John A. Searing (id: S000209)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links edit
- John A. Searing at Find a Grave