John Appleton
Democrat Representative of Maine's 2nd district
Representative
Maine, district 2
December 1, 1851 - March 3, 1853
1
Congresses Served
1
House Terms
February 11, 1815 (49 years old)
Birthday
August 22, 1864
Death
- Graduated from Bowdoin College in 1834 and attended Harvard Law School.
- Worked as a lawyer, newspaper editor, and was actively involved in Democratic politics.
- Served as registrar of probates for Cumberland County, Maine, and Chief Clerk for the U.S. Department of the Navy.
- Became the U.S.'s first chargé d’affaires to Bolivia and later served as a special envoy to Great Britain and Russia.
- Elected to Congress representing Maine’s 2nd congressional district, noted for his oratorical skills.
- Played a role in discussions with Russia regarding the Alaska Purchase.
- Allegations of misusing his position for personal gain while editor of The Washington Union.
- Died in 1864 and is buried in Portland’s Evergreen Cemetery.
- Married Susan Lovering Dodge with whom he had one child, Eben Dodge Appleton.
- Involved in diplomatic and political roles, including Assistant Secretary of State and envoy positions, demonstrating a focus on international relations and negotiations.