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About John J. Beckley
John James Beckley was an American politician who served as the first and fourth clerk of the United States House of Representatives and the first librarian of Congress. Prior to this, he served as the mayor of Richmond, Virginia, in 1783–1784 and 1788–1789.
Everything about John J. Beckley →- Occupation
- librarian, politician, beamter
- Position held
- Librarian of Congress, Mayor of Richmond, Virginia, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 4, 1757
- Died
- April 8, 1807