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John C. Sherwin
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 |
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| Preceded by | William Lathrop |
| Succeeded by | George E. Adams |
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| Born | February 8, 1838 Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York |
| Died | January 1, 1904 (aged 65) Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
John Crocker Sherwin (born February 8, 1838 – died January 1, 1904) was an important politician from Illinois. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Education
John Sherwin was born in a town called Gouverneur, in New York State. He went to local schools there. He also studied at Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary. Later, he attended Lombard College in Galesburg, Illinois. At Lombard College, he studied law, which is the study of rules and laws.
Starting a Career
After finishing his studies, John Sherwin became a lawyer. This meant he could help people with legal problems. He also worked for the government in different roles. He was the county clerk for Kane County, Illinois. A county clerk keeps important records for the county. He also served as the city attorney for Aurora, Illinois. A city attorney gives legal advice to the city government.
Serving in the Civil War
When the Civil War started, John Sherwin joined the Union Army. He was part of the Eighty-ninth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He fought to help keep the United States together. He served in the army until the war ended.
Political Career
After the war, John Sherwin became involved in politics. He was a member of the Republican Party. In 1878, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. This is a part of the U.S. Congress, where elected officials represent their states.
He served two terms in Congress. His first term was in the Forty-sixth Congress, from March 4, 1879. His second term was in the Forty-seventh Congress, ending on March 3, 1883. As a U.S. Representative, he worked on laws and issues important to the people of Illinois. He decided not to run for re-election in 1882.
Later Years and Death
After leaving Congress, John Sherwin went back to being a lawyer. He continued to practice law. He passed away on January 1, 1904, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He was buried in Spring Lake Cemetery, located in Aurora, Illinois.
