John Tremble II

John Tremble II
 			
16th Speaker of the House 			
Term: March 4, 1823 - March 4, 1825 			
Preceded By: Herald Banks 			
Succeeded By: William Erler 			
5th Secretary of Education and Literacy			
Term: March 4, 1823 - March 8, 1823 			
President: Henry Clay 			
Preceded By: Herald Banks 			
Succeeded By: Samuel L. Southard 			
Representative from New York 			
Term: March 4, 1823 - Present 			
Preceded By: Seat Created 			
Succeeded By: N/A 			
Personal Details 			
Born: June 1, 1783 			
Death: N/A 			
State: New York 			
Party: Democratic 			
Family: Tremble Family 			
Alma Matter: King College 			
John Tremble II was a United States Representative of New York, and Speaker of the House, as well as a Secretary of Education and Literacy. Tremble was also the son of John Tremble, a Governor and Representative.
==Political Career==
===House of Representatives===
John Tremble II was elected as a United States Representative from New York in the 1822-23 House Elections. Tremble was a roughly likable gentleman, and quickly found himself in a leadership role for the House, being elected to the Speakership. Tremble held the position for 1 term, almost being ousted by a coalition in 1824, but lasting into 1825, where he did not run again.
=== Secretary of Education of Literacy ===
Tremble only served 4 days in the position, doing nothing of substance.
==Personal Life==
John Tremble II was born on June 1, 1783 to John Tremble and Mary Tremble, Tremble II worked in law for several years before being elected to the House, never serving in a large scale trial.