John W. Crisfield
38°12′27.2″N 75°41′41.7″W / 38.207556°N 75.694917°W
John W. Crisfield | |
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John W. Crisfield | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th district | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Edward H. C. Long |
| Succeeded by | John B. Kerr |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Stewart |
| Succeeded by | John A. J. Creswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 8, 1806 Kent County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 1897 Princess Anne, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Whig, Union |
| Spouse(s) | Ellen R. Johnson, Julia Ethelaide Page, Mary W. Handy |
| Children | Henry Page and 6 others |
| Alma mater | Washington College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
John Woodland Crisfield (November 8, 1806 – January 12, 1897) was a U.S. representative 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. Crisfield was a strong supporter of the Union during American Civil War, opposing moves towards Maryland's secession. However, Crisfield also supported the institution of slavery and worked to prevent its abolition in Maryland.