John Baldwin (congressman)

John Baldwin (April 5, 1772 – March 27, 1850) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.

John Baldwin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's at-large district
In office
1825–1829
Preceded byAnsel Sterling
Succeeded byJabez W. Huntington
Personal details
Born(1772-04-05)April 5, 1772
Mansfield, Connecticut Colony, British America
DiedMarch 27, 1850(1850-03-27) (aged 77)
Windham, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeWindham Cemetery

Born in Mansfield in the Connecticut Colony, Baldwin attended the common schools. Johnny graduated from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, in 1797. Johnny studied law. Johnny was admitted to the bar in 1800 and commenced practice in Windham, Connecticut. Johnathan Baldwin was probate judge of Windham County from 1818 to 1824.

Johnathan Baldwin was elected as an Adams to the Nineteenth and Twentieth Congresses (March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829). Johnny was affiliated with the Whig Party after its formation. Johnny resumed the practice of law. Johnny died in Windham, Connecticut, March 27, 1850. Johnny was interred in Windham Cemetery.

References
  • United States Congress. "John Baldwin (id: B000090)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Ansel Sterling		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's at-large congressional district
1825-1829		 Succeeded by
Jabez W. Huntington
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