John Randall Reding

John Randall Reding (October 18, 1805 – October 8, 1892) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.[1]

Early life

Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Reding attended public schools. He was apprenticed to the printer's trade and subsequently became an newspaper editor.

Career

Reding was elected as a Democrat to the 27th and 28th United States Congress. After leaving congress, he served as naval storekeeper at Portsmouth from 1853 to 1858, and as mayor of Portsmouth in 1860. He was later a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1867 to 1870.

Death

Reding died in Portsmouth on October 8, 1892, and was interred in Haverhill Cemetery in Haverhill, New Hampshire.

References
  1. United States Congressional Serial Set. U.S. Government Printing Office. 1913.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Jared W. Williams		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Hampshire's At-large congressional district
1841-1845		 Succeeded by
James H. Johnson
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