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John Biddle

John Biddle

Former United States Representative
John Biddle 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. Wikipedia
Born: March 2, 1792, Philadelphia, PA
Died: August 25, 1859 (age 67 years), White Sulphur Springs, WV
Grandparent: William Biddle, III
Great-grandparent: William Biddle, II
Previous offices: Representative (1829–1831) and Mayor of Detroit, Michigan (1827–1828)