John Reynolds (American politician, born 1787)

John Reynolds (March 30, 1787–May 11, 1853) was an American businessman, newspaper editor, and politician.[1] He served in the Pennsylvania state legislature for two terms, from 1822 to 1824.[2] He was the editor of the Lancaster Journal newspaper before becoming a manager at Cornwall Ironworks.[3] Among his sons were American Civil War general John F. Reynolds, killed at the Battle of Gettysburg, and admiral William Reynolds.[4]

References

  1. ^ LoBello, Louise. "LibGuides: Reynolds Family Papers: Significant Biographical Dates". library.fandm.edu. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  2. ^ "John "Lancaster" Reynolds, 1787-1853". archives.house.state.pa.us. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  3. ^ "Article clipped from People's Advocate". People's Advocate. May 17, 1853. p. 2. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  4. ^ Meginness, John Franklin (1903). Biographical annals of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; containing biographical and genealogical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and many of the early settlers. Chicago: J. H. Beers. p. 429 – via HathiTrust.
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