John Forsyth

1780–1841 (age 61)

Secretary of State

Photograph of John Forsyth

About John Forsyth

John Forsyth (1780–1841) lived to age 61. They were a secretary of state. Born in Fredericksburg, they died in Washington, D.C.. They are buried at Congressional Cemetery in District of Columbia.

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