vcczar Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 John Y Mason (VA-D) is a cousin of the many descendants of George Mason who have been notable politicians, mostly in VA. Mason is an unusual figure in that he served in the admin of 4 presidents, including Tyler, who was nominally in a Whig administration but by then Tyler was evicted from his party and was filling his offices with mostly conservative Democrats and some conservative Whigs. Mason died in office at age 60, and it seemed plausible he was aiming to be the Sec of State at some point. Tangent: The VA Masons aren't related to the Mason from Mason-Dixon line fame. Interestingly, both Mason and Dixon here were born in England. I always assumed they were both Americans. His actions: Mason, John Y 1844 Confirmed Sec of Navy for Tyler Mason, John Y 1845 Confirmed as Att Gen for Polk Mason, John Y 1846 Moved to Sec of Navy by Polk Mason, John Y 1854 Confirmed Amb to France by Pierce Mason, John Y 1854 Involved in controversial Ostend Manifesto Mason, John Y 1857 Kept on as Amb to Fr by Buchanan, dying two years later in this office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeP47 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 6 hours ago, vcczar said: Tangent: The VA Masons aren't related to the Mason from Mason-Dixon line fame. Interestingly, both Mason and Dixon here were born in England. I always assumed they were both Americans. Mr Beat did a good video on the line just a few weeks ago. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 actually this guy needs 1 more vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 1 more vote needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Progressive Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 not favorable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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