John Biddle (politician)

John Biddle
Portrait of Biddle by Thomas Sully, 1818
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan Territory's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1829 – February 21, 1831
(Delegate)
Preceded byAustin Eli Wing
Succeeded byAustin Eli Wing
4th Mayor of Detroit, Michigan
In office
1827–1828
Preceded byJonathan Kearsley
Succeeded byJonathan Kearsley
Personal details
Born(1792-03-02)March 2, 1792
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedAugust 25, 1859(1859-08-25) (aged 67)
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia
SpouseEliza Falconer Bradish
Children4
Parent(s)Charles Biddle
Hannah Shephard
RelativesSee Biddle family
Alma materPrinceton College
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1812–1821
RankMajor
Battles/warsWar of 1812

John Biddle (March 2, 1792 – August 25, 1859)[1] was an American military officer, politician, and businessman. He served as a delegate to the United States Congress from the Michigan Territory, as the speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, and as mayor of Detroit.

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