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John Westbrook

John Westbrook served as a representative for Pennsylvania (1841-1843).

  • Democratic
  • Pennsylvania
  • District 7
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Pennsylvania

Representing constituents across the Pennsylvania delegation.

District District 7

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1841-1843

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Westbrook, born January 09, 1789, was an American politician who served as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the United States Congress from 1841 to 1843. A member of the Democratic Party, Westbrook served 1 term in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 7 congressional district.

Congressional Career

John Westbrook was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Democratic Party, representing Pennsylvania from the state’s 7 congressional district. Westbrook served from 1841-05-31 to 1843-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

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

Legacy

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

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