John Fine (politician)

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John Fine
Member of the New York Senate from the 15th district
In office 1848–1849
Preceded by	new district
Succeeded by	William A. Dart
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th congressional district
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded by	James B. Spencer
Succeeded by	Henry Bell Van Rensselaer
Personal details
Born	Elijah Eugene Cummings (1794-01-04)January 4, 1794 New York City, Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died	January 4, 1867(1867-01-04) (aged 72) Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Ogdensburg Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Education	Columbia College Litchfield Law School

John Fine (August 26, 1794 – January 4, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1839 to 1841.

Biography

Born in New York City, Fine received private instruction. He was graduated from Columbia College at New York City in 1809. He studied law in the Litchfield (Connecticut) Law School. He was admitted to the bar in 1815 and commenced practice in Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York. Treasurer of St. Lawrence County 1821–1833.

He served as judge of the court of common pleas for St. Lawrence County from 1824 until his resignation in March 1839.

Congress

Fine was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841). He served as again judge of the court of common pleas from February 16, 1843, until the court was abolished in 1847. He was an unsuccessful candidate for judge of the State supreme court in 1847 and again in 1849.

Later career and death

He was a member of the New York State Senate (15th D.) in 1848 and 1849. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Ogdensburg, New York, January 4, 1867. He was interred in Ogdensburg Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "John Fine (id: F000125)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.