John M. Holley

John Milton Holley (November 10, 1802 – March 8, 1848) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

John M. Holley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 27th district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 8, 1848
Preceded by	John De Mott
Succeeded by	Esbon Blackmar
Member of the New York State Assembly
In office January 1, 1841 – December 31, 1841
In office January 1, 1838 – December 31, 1838
Personal details
Born	John Milton Holley (1802-11-10)November 10, 1802 Salisbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	March 8, 1848(1848-03-08) (aged 45) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Resting place	Rural Cemetery, Lyons, New York, U.S.
Political party	Whig
Alma mater	Yale College
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, Holley was graduated from Yale College in 1822. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Black Rock, New York, in 1825. He moved to Lyons, New York, in 1826 and continued the practice of law. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Wayne Co.) in 1838 and 1841. He served as district attorney of Wayne County 1842–1845. He was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1844 to the Twenty-ninth Congress.

Holley was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth Congress and served from March 4, 1847, until his death in Jacksonville, Florida, March 8, 1848. He was interred in the Rural Cemetery, Lyons, New York.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

Sources

• United States Congress. "John M. Holley (id: H000723)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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