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John Kennedy
Whig · House · Maryland · 1837–1845
John Kennedy was a Whig U.S. representative from Maryland, serving 1837–1845. Cast 1,388 votes and missed 26.6%.
- Years in Congress
- 4
- Votes missed
- 26.6%
- Born
- 1795
- Died
- 1870
Biography
John Pendleton Kennedy was an American novelist, lawyer and Whig politician who served as United States Secretary of the Navy from July 26, 1852, to March 4, 1853, during the administration of President Millard Fillmore, and as a U.S. representative from Maryland's 4th congressional district, during which he encouraged the United States government's study, adoption and implementation of the telegraph.
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Terms in office
- House, Maryland, 4th District1837–1839 · Whig
- House, Maryland, 4th District1841–1845 · Whig
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Capitol Receipts, “John Kennedy (W-MD), House 1837–1845,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/K000109/john-kennedy (accessed 2026-10-13).