Langdon, John, 1741-1819
Dates
- Existence: 1741 - 1819
Biography
John Langdon (June 26, 1741 – September 18, 1819) was a politician from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, signed the United States Constitution, and was one of the first two United States senators from that state. As a member of the Continental Congress Langdon was an early supporter of the Revolutionary War. He later served in United States Congress for 12 years, including as the first president pro tempore of the Senate, before becoming governor of New Hampshire. He turned down a nomination for Vice Presidential candidate in 1812.
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Thomson letter
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Governor John Langdon letter
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J. Wheelock letter
Letter from J. Wheelock of Dartmouth College to John Langdon in behal of Joel Mann.
John Langdon letter
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John Langdon letter
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John Langdon letter
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M. Weare, Enoch Hale, John Langdon, Geo. Atkinson, Moses Dow letter
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New Hampshire General Court. House of Representatives Act
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New Hampshire Governor commission
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New Hampshire Governor commission
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