John Biddle (Michigan politician)
John Biddle (March 2, 1792 – August 25, 1859) 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.
John Biddle | |
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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 by | Austin Eli Wing |
| Succeeded by | Austin Eli Wing |
| 4th Mayor of Detroit, Michigan | |
| In office 1827–1828 | |
| Preceded by | Jonathan Kearsley |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Kearsley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1792 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 25, 1859 (aged 67) White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia |
| Spouse | Eliza Falconer Bradish |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Charles Biddle Hannah Shephard |
| Relatives | See Biddle family |
| Alma mater | Princeton College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1812–1821 |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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