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John McLean (other)
John McLean (1785–1861) was an American jurist and politician. John McLean may also refer to: Politics * John McLean (Illinois politician) (1791–1830), Illinois politician and U.S. Senator * John McLean Jr. (1793–1858), New York politician * John McLean (New Zealand politician) (1818–1902), member of the New Zealand Legislative Council * John Donald McLean (1820–1866), politician and colonial Treasurer of Queensland * John McLean (Canadian politician) (1846–1936), Canadian politician from Prince Edward Island * John R. McLean (Canadian politician) (1906–1964), merchant and political figure on Prince Edward Island Sports * John McLean (athlete) (1878–1955), American Olympic athlete and head football coach at Missouri, 1903–1905 * John McLean (rower) (1859–1925), Australian sculler * Jock McLean (John Calderwood McLean, 1908–1988), Scottish footballer * John McLean (footballer, born 1872) (1872–?), Scottish footballer * John McLean (footballer, born 1877) (18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John McLean
John McLean (March 11, 1785 – April 4, 1861) was an American jurist and politician who served in the United States Congress, as U.S. Postmaster General, and as a justice of the Ohio and U.S. Supreme Courts. He was often discussed for the Whig Party nominations for President, and is also one of the few people who served in all three branches of government. Born in New Jersey, McLean lived in several frontier towns before settling in Ridgeville, Ohio. He founded '' The Western Star'', a weekly newspaper, and established a law practice. He won election to the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1813 until his election to the Ohio Supreme Court in 1816. He resigned from that position to accept appointment to the administration of President James Monroe, becoming the United States Postmaster General in 1823. Under Monroe and President John Quincy Adams, McLean presided over a major expansion of the United States Postal Service. In 1829, President Andrew J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
