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John Sergeant

John Sergeant served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1815-1843).

  • Whig
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 2
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1815-1843

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Sergeant, born December 05, 1779, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1815 to 1843. A member of the Whig Party, Sergeant served 8 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 2 congressional district.

Congressional Career

John Sergeant was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Whig Party, representing Pennsylvania from the state’s 2 congressional district. Sergeant served from 1815-12-04 to 1843-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 8 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Sergeant participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of Pennsylvania. As a Whig Party member, Sergeant’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

John Sergeant’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of Pennsylvania and the broader history of the United States. As a Whig Party representative from Pennsylvania, Sergeant played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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