John William Ferdon was a U.S. representative from New York.
Occupation
politician, lawyer
Position held
United States representative, member of the State Senate of New York, member of the New York State Assembly
Citizenship
United States
Born
December 13, 1826
Died
August 5, 1884
Overview
John William Ferdon (December 13, 1826 – August 5, 1884) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Early life
Ferdon was born in Piermont, New York, on December 13, 1826. He was the son of William Ferdon (1787–1872) and Elizabeth (née Perry) Ferdon (1792–1869).
Ferdon graduated from Rutgers College in 1847. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar, and practiced.
Career
He was a Know Nothing member of the New York State Assembly (Rockland Co.) in 1855; and of the New York State Senate (7th D.) in 1856 and 1857.
