John Adams Harper
John Adams Harper was an American politician and a United States [House of Representatives|United States Representative] from New Hampshire.
Early life
Born in Derryfield, New Hampshire, Harper attended Phillips [Exeter Academy] in 1794. He studied law and was Admission to [the bar in the United States|admitted to the bar] about 1802, commencing practice in Sanbornton.Career
Harper was the first postmaster of Sanbornton, then moved to Meredith Bridge in 1806. He served as clerk of the New [Hampshire Senate], 1805–1808, was a member of the New [Hampshire House of Representatives] in 1809 and 1810. He served in the State militia, 1809–1812.Elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 12th [United States Congress|Twelfth] Congress, Harper served as United States Representative for the state of New Hampshire from. He supported the Declaration of War in June 1812, and was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1812 to the Thirteenth Congress.