Jonas Sibley served as a Representative from Massachusetts in the United States Congress from 1823 to 1825. A member of the Unknown Party, Jonas Sibley contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.
Jonas Sibley’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Jonas Sibley participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
Jonas Sibley (March 7, 1762 – February 5, 1834) was a U.S. representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Sutton in the Province of Massachusetts Bay, and completed preparatory studies there. He married Lydia Rice of Sutton. He was Selectman, Town moderator, and Town treasurer. He served as member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and was a member of the Massachusetts State Senate. He also served as delegate to the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1820–1821. Sibley was elected as an Adams-Clay Republican to the Eighteenth Congress (March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection, then engaged in agricultural pursuits. He died in Sutton on February 5, 1834, and was interred in Center Cemetery.
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