Samuel McKean
American politician (1787–1841) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Samuel McKean (April 7, 1787 – December 14, 1841) was an American merchant and politician from Burlington, Pennsylvania, who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate for Pennsylvania from 1833 to 1839 and of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district from 1823 to 1829. He served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1815 to 1819[1] and the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 11th district from 1829 to 1830.[2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
Samuel McKean | |
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United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 4, 1839 | |
Preceded by | George M. Dallas |
Succeeded by | Daniel Sturgeon |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1823 – March 3, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Seat added |
Succeeded by | Philander Stephens |
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 11th district | |
In office 1829–1830 | |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1815–1819 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1787-04-07)April 7, 1787 Kishacoquillas Valley, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | December 14, 1841(1841-12-14) (aged 54) West Burlington Township, Pennsylvania, United States |
Political party | Jacksonian |
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