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'''John B. Macy''' (March 25, 1799 – September 24, 1856) was a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Wisconsin]].
'''John B. Macy''' (March 25, 1799 – September 24, 1856) was a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[Wisconsin]].


Macy was born in [[Nantucket, Massachusetts]], where he received a liberal education. He moved to New York City in 1826 and later in that year to [[Buffalo, New York]]. He resided in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] from 1842 to 1845. Macy was one of the founders of [[Toledo, Ohio]], and one of the proprietors of the [[Rock River Valley Union Railroad]] (the state line to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin). This line was the beginning of the [[Chicago and North Western Railway]]. Macy moved to [[Fond du Lac, Wisconsin]], in 1845 and engaged in the real estate business, acquiring land from [[Philip Hone]], the mayor of [[New York City]]. Several street names in Fond du Lac, such as ''Macy Street'', are named for Macy and members of his family.<ref>http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/WI/WI-idx?type=div&did=WI.FONDHISTORY.I0017&isize=text</ref> He moved with his family to the town of [[Empire, Wisconsin]], near Lake de Neveu, in 1850. Macy's home, built near what became [[U.S. Route 45 in Wisconsin|Highway 45]], still stands. Its original outbuildings include a hexagonal library.<ref>http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/WI/WI-idx?type=turn&entity=WI.FondHistory.p0062&isize=text</ref>
Macy was born in [[Nantucket, Massachusetts]], where he received a liberal education. He moved to [[New York City]] in 1826 and later in that year to [[Buffalo, New York]]. He resided in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]] from 1842 to 1845. Macy was one of the founders of [[Toledo, Ohio]], and one of the proprietors of the Rock River Valley Union Railroad (the state line to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin). This line was the beginning of the [[Chicago and North Western Railway]]. Macy moved to [[Fond du Lac, Wisconsin|Fond du Lac]] in the [[Wisconsin Territory]], in 1845 and engaged in the real estate business, acquiring land from [[Philip Hone]], the mayor of New York City. Several street names in Fond du Lac, such as ''Macy Street'', are named for Macy and members of his family.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/WI/WI-idx?type=div&did=WI.FONDHISTORY.I0017&isize=text|title=The State: The history of Fond du Lac County, as told by its place-names: M|website=Digicoll.library.wisc.edu|accessdate=January 31, 2019}}</ref> He moved with his family to the town of [[Empire, Wisconsin]], near Lake de Neveu, in 1850. Macy's home, built near what became [[U.S. Route 45 in Wisconsin|Highway 45]], still stands. Its original outbuildings include a hexagonal library.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/cgi-bin/WI/WI-idx?type=turn&entity=WI.FondHistory.p0062&isize=text|title=Problem while searching in The State|website=Digicoll.library.wisc.edu|accessdate=January 31, 2019}}</ref>


Macy was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[33rd United States Congress]] (March 4, 1853 &ndash; March 4, 1855), but was unsuccessful for re-election in 1854 to the 34th Congress. Following his failure to be re-elected, he resumed his former business pursuits.
Macy was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to represent [[Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district]] at the [[33rd United States Congress]] (March 4, 1853 &ndash; March 3, 1855), but was unsuccessful for re-election in 1854 to the [[34th Congress]]. Following his failure to be re-elected, he resumed his former business pursuits.


==Death==
Macy lost his life in the burning of the [[steamboat|steamer]] ''[[Niagara (palace steamer)|Niagara]]'', near [[Port Washington, Wisconsin]] on [[Lake Michigan]] on September 24, 1856. The ''Niagara'' was a sidewheel passenger steamer, one of the luxury vessels known as 'palace steamers', which sailed the Great Lakes in the years from 1844 to 1857. On September 23, 1856, the ''Niagara'' left [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin]], for Port Washington. Fire broke out on board at around 4pm, causing the steam engines and the ship's giant paddlewheels to stop. The steamer, which was 4–5 miles offshore, quickly became engulfed in flames and smoke, and the passengers panicked while trying to board the lifeboats. Many jumped overboard into the water, which was reported to be too cold for anyone to survive in it.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dreadful Lake Disaster! 100 Lives Lost! |work=The Daily Ohio Statesman |page=3 |date=1856-09-26}}</ref> Despite rescue efforts, over 60 people died in what was one of Wisconsin's deadliest transportation disasters. The wreck of the ''Niagara'' lies in 55 feet of water one mile off [[Belgium, Wisconsin]]. Macy was last seen on board exclaiming "We're lost! Oh God! We're lost!"<ref>{{cite news |title=The Burning of the Streamer Niagara -- Further Particulars. |work=The Sun (Baltimore, MD) |page=1 |date=1856-09-30}}</ref> His body was never recovered.
Macy lost his life in the burning of the [[steamboat|steamer]] ''[[Niagara (palace steamer)|Niagara]]'', near [[Port Washington, Wisconsin]] on [[Lake Michigan]] on September 24, 1856. The ''Niagara'' was a sidewheel passenger steamer, one of the luxury vessels known as 'palace steamers', which sailed the Great Lakes in the years from 1844 to 1857. On September 23, 1856, the ''Niagara'' left [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin]], for Port Washington. Fire broke out on board at around 4pm, causing the steam engines and the ship's giant paddlewheels to stop. The steamer, which was 4–5 miles offshore, quickly became engulfed in flames and smoke, and the passengers panicked while trying to board the lifeboats. Many jumped overboard into the water, which was reported to be too cold for anyone to survive in it.<ref>{{cite news |title=Dreadful Lake Disaster! 100 Lives Lost! |work=The Daily Ohio Statesman |page=3 |date=September 26, 1856}}</ref> Despite rescue efforts, over 60 people died in what was one of Wisconsin's deadliest transportation disasters. The wreck of the ''Niagara'' lies in 55 feet of water one mile off [[Belgium, Wisconsin]]. Macy was last seen on board exclaiming "We're lost! Oh God! We're lost!"<ref>{{cite news |title=The Burning of the Streamer Niagara -- Further Particulars. |work=The Sun (Baltimore, MD) |page=1 |date=September 30, 1856}}</ref> His body was never recovered.


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*[http://www.maritimetrails.org/visit_trails_details.cfm?RESOURCEID=27 Maritime Trails account of the ''Niagara'' disaster]


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For the U.S. civil servant (1917–1986), see John Macy.

John B. Macy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded byJames Duane Doty
Succeeded byCharles Billinghurst
Personal details
BornMarch 25, 1799
Nantucket, Massachusetts, US
DiedSeptember 24, 1856(1856-09-24) (aged 57)
Port Washington, Wisconsin, US
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMary Russell Macy (m. 1818)[1]
ChildrenFour

John B. Macy (March 25, 1799 – September 24, 1856) was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.

Macy was born in Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he received a liberal education. He moved to New York City in 1826 and later in that year to Buffalo, New York. He resided in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1842 to 1845. Macy was one of the founders of Toledo, Ohio, and one of the proprietors of the Rock River Valley Union Railroad (the state line to Fond du Lac, Wisconsin). This line was the beginning of the Chicago and North Western Railway. Macy moved to Fond du Lac in the Wisconsin Territory, in 1845 and engaged in the real estate business, acquiring land from Philip Hone, the mayor of New York City. Several street names in Fond du Lac, such as Macy Street, are named for Macy and members of his family.[2] He moved with his family to the town of Empire, Wisconsin, near Lake de Neveu, in 1850. Macy's home, built near what became Highway 45, still stands. Its original outbuildings include a hexagonal library.[3]

Macy was elected as a Democrat to represent Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district at the 33rd United States Congress (March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855), but was unsuccessful for re-election in 1854 to the 34th Congress. Following his failure to be re-elected, he resumed his former business pursuits.

Death

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Macy lost his life in the burning of the steamer Niagara, near Port Washington, Wisconsin on Lake Michigan on September 24, 1856. The Niagara was a sidewheel passenger steamer, one of the luxury vessels known as 'palace steamers', which sailed the Great Lakes in the years from 1844 to 1857. On September 23, 1856, the Niagara left Sheboygan, Wisconsin, for Port Washington. Fire broke out on board at around 4pm, causing the steam engines and the ship's giant paddlewheels to stop. The steamer, which was 4–5 miles offshore, quickly became engulfed in flames and smoke, and the passengers panicked while trying to board the lifeboats. Many jumped overboard into the water, which was reported to be too cold for anyone to survive in it.[4] Despite rescue efforts, over 60 people died in what was one of Wisconsin's deadliest transportation disasters. The wreck of the Niagara lies in 55 feet of water one mile off Belgium, Wisconsin. Macy was last seen on board exclaiming "We're lost! Oh God! We're lost!"[5] His body was never recovered.

References

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  1. ^ Macy, Silvanus J. (1868). Genealogy of the Macy Family from 1635-1868. Albany: Joel Munsell. p. 229.
  2. ^ "The State: The history of Fond du Lac County, as told by its place-names: M". Digicoll.library.wisc.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "Problem while searching in The State". Digicoll.library.wisc.edu. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  4. ^ "Dreadful Lake Disaster! 100 Lives Lost!". The Daily Ohio Statesman. September 26, 1856. p. 3.
  5. ^ "The Burning of the Streamer Niagara -- Further Particulars". The Sun (Baltimore, MD). September 30, 1856. p. 1.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district
March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 		Succeeded by
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