McKeon, John, 1808-1883

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From the description of Letters of John McKeon, 1854-1855. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454527

John McKeon (1808-1883) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He graduated from Columbia College in 1828 and practiced law in New York City. He served two terms in Congress (1835-1837 and 1841-1843) and several years as United States district attorney, first for the southern district of New York (1854-1858) and then for New York County (1881-1883).

From the guide to the John McKeon Letters, 1835-1846, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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referencedIn Lucius Lyon papers (1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851) William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Thayer, George W. Lucius Lyon papers, 1770-1934, bulk 1833-1851. William L. Clements Library
referencedIn United States Sanitary Commission records. Army and Navy Claim Agency archives, 1861-1870 New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf John McKeon Letters, 1835-1846 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
referencedIn Records of the U.S. Coast Guard. National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Washington Square Park (New York, N.Y.), Washington Square Area, and Campus Buildings Image Collection, 1850-1990 New York University. Archives
creatorOf Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866. Autograph letter signed : Dept. of War, to John McKeon, 1835 Dec. 5. Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf McKeon, John, 1808-1883. Letters of John McKeon, 1854-1855. Library of Congress
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associatedWith Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866. person
associatedWith Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853 person
associatedWith New York University. corporateBody
correspondedWith Richardson, William A. person
associatedWith Thayer, George W. person
associatedWith Thayer, George W. person
associatedWith United States. corporateBody
associatedWith United States Sanitary Commission corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)
Subject
Military history
Patronage, Political
Politics, government and public administration
Occupation
Lawyers
Legislators
Representatives, U.S. Congress
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Birth 1808-03-29

Death 1883-11-22

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