John Alexander Searing

Representative for District 1

Former Democratic Representative from New York, District 1 · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for John Alexander Searing
Party	Democratic
State	New York
District	1
Start	1857-12-07
End	1859-03-03
Bioguide	S000209
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1805-05-14
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative John Alexander Searing

John Alexander Searing served as a representative for New York (1857-1859).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1805-05-14 Born.
1857-12-07 Entered office.
1859-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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John Alexander Searing served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1857 to 1859. A member of the Democratic Party, John Alexander Searing contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

John Alexander Searing’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, John Alexander Searing participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.