John A. Searing
John Alexander Searing (May 14, 1805 – May 6, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in North Hempstead, New York, Searing completed preparatory studies. Sheriff of Queens County, New York from 1843 to 1846. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1854.
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. He died in Mineola, New York, May 6, 1876. He was interred in Greenfield Cemetery in Uniondale, New York.
Sources
- United States Congress. "John A. Searing (id: S000209)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sylvanus S. Smith |
New York State Assembly Queens County 1854 |
Succeeded by James Rider |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by William Valk |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1857–1859 |
Succeeded by Luther C. Carter |
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