John Linn (politician)

John Linn (born circa 1798, died October 7, 1859) was an American physician and politician. He served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Early Life and Education

Information on Linn's early life and education is limited, but he is believed to have been born around 1798. He studied medicine and became a practicing physician.

Political Career

Linn was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress, serving from March 4, 1843, to March 3, 1845. He represented Illinois's 7th congressional district. Details of his specific legislative contributions and activities during his term are currently scarce but historical records suggest he aligned with the Democratic platform of the time.

Later Life and Death

After his term in Congress, Linn returned to Illinois. He died on October 7, 1859, and is buried in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Illinois.

Sources

• United States Congress. "John Linn (id: L000338)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7670862/john-linn : accessed [Date Accessed]), memorial page for John Linn (1798–7 Oct 1859), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7670862, citing Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Crawford County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Jay Thomas (contributor 46813707).