John Fox (congressman)

John Fox (June 30, 1835 – January 17, 1914) was an American mechanic, merchant and politician from New York. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1867 to 1871.

John Fox
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1867 – March 3, 1871
Preceded byMorgan Jones
Succeeded byRobert B. Roosevelt
Member of the New York Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 1, 1874 – December 31, 1875
Preceded byWilliam M. Tweed
Succeeded byJohn Morrissey
Personal details
Born(1835-06-30)June 30, 1835
Fredericton, New Brunswick Colony, British Canada
DiedJanuary 17, 1914(1914-01-17) (aged 78)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionPolitician, Mechanic, Merchant

Life

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Born to Irish emigrants in Fredericton in the New Brunswick Colony in British Canada, Fox immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1840, settling in New York City, New York. He attended public schools as a child, engaged in mechanical pursuits and was employed as a master block maker in the Brooklyn Navy Yard in 1857. He was a member of the New York City Council, and was a Supervisor of New York County in 1863 and 1864.

Congress

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Fox was elected as a Democrat to the 40th and 41st United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1867, to March 3, 1871. He was a member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) in 1874 and 1875.

Later career and death

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He was president of the National Democratic Club from 1894 to 1910 and engaged in business as an iron merchant.

He died in New York City on January 17, 1914 from pneumonia, and was buried at the Calvary Cemetery in Woodside, Queens.

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  • United States Congress. "John Fox (id: F000331)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • John Fox at Find a Grave
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 4th congressional district

1867–1871
Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
4th District

1874–1875
Succeeded by