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John Branch

Jackson · Senate and House · North Carolina · 1823–1833

John Branch was a Jackson U.S. representative and senator from North Carolina, serving 1823–1833. Cast 857 votes and missed 23.0%.

Years in Congress
6
Votes missed
23.0%
Born
1782
Died
1863

Biography

John Branch Jr. (November 4, 1782 – January 4, 1863) was an American politician who served as U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, the 19th governor of the state of North Carolina, and was the sixth and last governor of the Florida Territory.

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Terms in office

  • Senate, North Carolina1823–1829 · Jackson
  • House, North Carolina, 2nd District1831–1833 · Jackson

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Capitol Receipts, “John Branch (J-NC), Senate & House 1823–1833,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/B000763/john-branch (accessed 2026-10-13).

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