John Thomson Mason Jr.
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John Thomson Mason Jr. (May 9, 1815 – March 28, 1873)[1][2] was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, representing the sixth district from 1841 to 1843.[2]
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John Thomson Mason Jr. | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Francis Thomas |
Succeeded by | Thomas Ara Spence |
24th Secretary of State of Maryland | |
In office 1872–1873 | |
Governor | William Pinkney Whyte |
Preceded by | Richard C. Hollyday |
Succeeded by | Richard C. Hollyday |
Member of Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office 1838–1839 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1815-05-09)May 9, 1815 Montpelier, Clear Spring, Maryland |
Died | March 28, 1873(1873-03-28) (aged 57) Elkton, Maryland |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret Augusta Cowan |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Stafford Hall, Washington County, Maryland |
Alma mater | Princeton University |
Occupation | Attorney |
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