Daniel B. St. John

Daniel Bennett St. John (October 8, 1808 – February 18, 1890) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1847 to 1849.

Daniel B. St. John
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	Archibald C. Niven
Succeeded by	Thomas McKissock
Personal details
Born	Daniel Bennett St. John (1808-10-08)October 8, 1808 Sharon, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	February 18, 1890(1890-02-18) (aged 81) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, New York, U.S.
Political party	Whig

Life

Born in Sharon, Connecticut, St. John engaged in mercantile pursuits and the real estate business at Monticello, New York, in 1831.

Political career

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Sullivan County) in 1840.

Congress

St. John was elected as a Whig to the 30th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1847, to March 3, 1849.

After Congress

He moved to Newburgh, New York.

He served as delegate to the Constitutional Union National Convention in 1860.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (10th D.) from 1876 to 1879, sitting in the 99th, 100th, 101st and 102nd New York State Legislatures, and a delegate to the 1876 Democratic National Convention. St. John served as chief registrar in the banking department of New York State.

Death and burial

He died in New York City February 18, 1890. He was interred in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh, New York.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Daniel B. St. John (id: S000766)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Archibald C. Niven	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th congressional district 1847-1849	Succeeded by Thomas McKissock
New York State Senate
Preceded by Edward M. Madden	New York State Senate 10th District 1876–1879	Succeeded by William W. Astor