John A. Searing

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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 State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Queens County

1854
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 1st congressional district

1857–1859
Succeeded by