John Wilbur Dwight
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John Wilbur Dwight was a U.S. political figure. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives
from New York
from 1902 to 1913. He also served as House majority whip between 1909 and 1911. He then became House minority whip from 1911 to 1913.
Dwight was born May 24, 1859 in Dryden, New York
. His father, Jeremiah Wilbur Dwight
(1819-1885), was a prominent politician and businessman in New York of the New England Dwight family
. His mother was Rebecca Anne Cady. After his retirement from Congress, John Dwight continued to live in Washington, D.C.
and died there. He served as President of the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway
from 1913 to 1928. Dwight was a member of the Republican Party
.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
from 1902 to 1913. He also served as House majority whip between 1909 and 1911. He then became House minority whip from 1911 to 1913.
Dwight was born May 24, 1859 in Dryden, New York
Dryden, New York
Dryden, New York can refer to:* Dryden , New York* Dryden , New York...
. His father, Jeremiah Wilbur Dwight
Jeremiah W. Dwight
Jeremiah Wilbur Dwight was a U.S. Representative from New York, father of John Wilbur Dwight.-Life:Born April 17, 1819 in Cincinnatus, New York, his father was Elijah Dwight and mother was Olive Standish , descended from Myles Standish...
(1819-1885), was a prominent politician and businessman in New York of the New England Dwight family
New England Dwight family
The New England Dwight family had many members who were military leaders, educators, jurists, authors, businessmen and clergymen.Around 1634 John Dwight came with his wife Hannah, daughter Hannah, and sons Timothy Dwight and John Dwight, from Dedham, Essex, England to North America where the town...
. His mother was Rebecca Anne Cady. After his retirement from Congress, John Dwight continued to live in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
and died there. He served as President of the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway
The Virginia Blue Ridge Railway is a historic intrastate short line railroad that operated in central Virginia in the 20th century.The company was incorporated in 1914, and construction was started in 1915. The VBR extended from Tye River Depot in Nelson County, where it interchanged with the...
from 1913 to 1928. Dwight was a member of the Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
.