John Holmes | |
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United States Senator from Maine | |
In office June 13, 1820 – March 3, 1827 | |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | Albion Parris |
In office January 15, 1829 – March 3, 1833 | |
Preceded by | Albion Parris |
Succeeded by | Ether Shepley |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 15, 1820 | |
Preceded by | Cyrus King |
Succeeded by | District eliminated until 1903[1] |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate | |
In office 1813–1817 | |
Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
In office 1836–1837 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingston, Province of Massachusetts Bay, British America | March 14, 1773
Died | July 7, 1843 Portland, Maine, U.S. | (aged 70)
Resting place | Cotton Brooks, Eastern Cemetery, Portland, Maine |
Political party | Democratic-Republican National Republican |
Alma mater | Rhode Island College |
Profession | Lawyer |
John Holmes (March 14, 1773 – July 7, 1843) was an American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts and was one of the first two U.S. senators from Maine. Holmes was noted for his involvement in the Treaty of Ghent.