John Linn (1763-1821) · New Jersey Slavery Records

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Identifier: NJS-PER-02302
Given Name: John
Family Name: Linn
Birth Date: December 3, 1763
Death Date: January 5, 1821
Sex: Male
Occupation: Government; Military and Militia; Legal; Policing and Corrections
Biographical Description: John Linn was an enslaver and U.S. Congressman who resided in Hardyston, Sussex County, NJ. He was a veteran of the American Revolution. He held several important offices in Sussex County in the early 19th century, including Sheriff and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He served as a legislator in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1801 to 1804. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and served as a Congressman from 1817 until his death in 1821.
Keywords: white person; enslaver; government official; U.S. Congress
Places: Hardyston
Enslaver of: Sam (b. 1811)
References: “LINN, John.” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000337.

This person is represented on the following page(s):
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Linn_(politician)
Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12807930
Record Contributor: Daniel Dias; Saketh Mandayam
Linked Events: Additional Participant in:

1811-05-19 Birth: Sam (Role: Enslaver)