John Hart Brewer

Republican Representative of New Jersey's 2nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

March 29, 1844 (56 years old)

Birthday

December 21, 1900

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 2nd congressional district from 1881 to 1885.
Elected as a member of the Republican Party.
Previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly in 1876.
Held the position of president of the National Potters’ Association in 1879.
Engaged in the pottery manufacturing business before and after his congressional term.
Transitioned to the insurance business in 1895 after leaving Congress.
Appointed as assistant appraiser of merchandise at the port of New York City by President McKinley.
Died in Trenton, New Jersey, and was interred in Riverview Cemetery.