John W. Crisfield
(1806-1897)
American politician
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John Woodland Crisfield (November 8, 1806 – January 12, 1897) was a U.S. Congressman from Maryland, representing the sixth district from 1847 to 1849 and the first district from 1861 to 1863. The city of Crisfield, Maryland, is named after him. Politically he was a strong supporter of the Union during American Civil War, opposing moves towards Maryland's secession. However he supported the institution of slavery and worked to prevent its abolition in Maryland.
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8 November 1806
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12 January 1897 (aged 90)
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| Zodiac | Scorpio |
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