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John W. Maddox
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th district |
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| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1905 |
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| Preceded by | Robert W. Everett |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Lee |
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| Born | June 3, 1848 Gore, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 1922 (aged 74) Rome, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Myrtle Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
John Wilson Maddox (born June 3, 1848 – died September 27, 1922) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Georgia. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
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John W. Maddox: A Life of Public Service
John Wilson Maddox dedicated many years to serving the public. He held various important roles in government. These included being a lawyer, a judge, and a representative in the U.S. Congress.
Early Life and War Service
John W. Maddox was born on a farm near Gore, Georgia, in 1848. He went to local schools. When he was a teenager, the Civil War was happening. In 1863, at age 15, he joined the Georgia State Guard. He served in the cavalry until the war ended.
After the war, he continued his education. He also worked in farming and helped build railroads. For a time, he served as a Deputy Sheriff in Chattooga County, Georgia. This role meant he helped the sheriff keep the peace.
A Career in Law and Politics
John Maddox decided to study law. In 1877, he became a lawyer and started his own practice in Summerville, Georgia. That same year, he was elected as the mayor of Summerville.
His political career grew from there:
- He was a County Commissioner from 1878 to 1880. County Commissioners help manage local government.
- He served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1880 to 1884.
- He was a member of the Georgia State Senate from 1884 to 1886.
In 1886, Maddox became a judge for the superior court in Rome. He was re-elected in 1890. He moved to Rome, Georgia, in 1890.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
John W. Maddox was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1893. He represented Georgia's 7th congressional district. He was a Democrat. He served for six terms, from March 4, 1893, to March 3, 1905. This means he helped make laws for the entire country.
After his time in Congress, he did not run for re-election in 1904. He went back to practicing law.
Later Life and Legacy
Maddox continued his public service even after Congress. He served as mayor of Rome again from 1906 to 1907. In 1908, he was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Georgia once more. He was elected to that position in 1910 and served until 1912. He then became the president of a life insurance company.
John W. Maddox passed away in Rome, Georgia, on September 27, 1922. He was buried in Myrtle Hill Cemetery. His grandson, also named John W. Maddox, is honored by the John Maddox Track at Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia.
