John Bird (November 22, 1768 – February 2, 1806) was an American slave owner,
politician, and a
United States representative from
New York
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Biography
Born in
Litchfield, Connecticut, Bird was the son of Dr. Seth and Hanna Sheldon Bird and pursued
classical studies
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; graduated from
Yale College in 1786, studied law, was
admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Litchfield. He married Eunice Porter on October 4, 1789. The marriage ended in 1797 divorce, which was granted to Eunice from the Connecticut General Assembly on the grounds of ill treatment by her husband. His second marriage was to Sally Buel on March 29, 1799.
Career
Bird moved to
Troy, New York in 1793 and engaged in the practice of law. He was a member of the
New York State Assembly
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from 1796 to 1798, and a member of the Freemasons.
Elected as a
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to the Sixth and Seventh Congresses as
U. S. Representative for the sixth District of New York, Bird served from March 4, 1799 to July 25, 1801,
when he resigned, and resumed the practice of his profession.
Death
Bird died in Troy, Rensselaer County, New York, February 2, 1806 (age 37 years, 72 days). He is
interred at Mt. Ida Cemetery, Troy, New York.
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1768 births
1806 deaths
Politicians from Litchfield, Connecticut
Federalist Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
Yale College alumni