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John James Beckley (August 4, 1757 – April 8, 1807) was an American politician who served as the first Clerk of the United States House of Representatives and Librarian of Congress.
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John James Beckley | |
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1st Librarian of Congress | |
In office January 29, 1802 – April 8, 1807 | |
President | Thomas Jefferson |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Patrick Magruder |
1st and 4th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office March 4, 1801 – April 8, 1807 | |
Preceded by | John H. Oswald |
Succeeded by | Patrick Magruder |
In office April 1, 1789 – May 14, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Condy |
2nd and 7th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia | |
In office February 22, 1788 – March 9, 1789 | |
Preceded by | Richard Adams, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Alexander McRoberts |
In office July 1, 1783 – July 6, 1784 | |
Preceded by | William Foushee, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Robert Mitchell |
Clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
In office June 1779 – 1789 | |
Preceded by | Edmund Randolph |
Succeeded by | Charles Hay |
Personal details | |
Born | John James Beckley (1757-08-04)August 4, 1757 near London, England |
Died | April 8, 1807(1807-04-08) (aged 49) Washington, D.C., United States |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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