John W. Deering (1833- April 26, 1904) was an American politician fromMaine. Peering, aDemocrat, served two single year terms as theMayor of Portland, Maine (1883 and 1885).
Deering was born inSaco, Maine in 1833 and became a sailor. He eventually became a captain involved in commerce in theMediterranean Sea. In 1867, he settled in Portland and became active in city politics.[1] He was elected as a city alderman as a Republican, but later became a staunch Democrat.[2]
During the first term of U.S. PresidentGrover Cleveland, Deering was appointed Collector of the Port of Portland, a prestigious and powerful patronage position.[2]
He died at his home at 89 West Street near theWestern Promenade in April 1904 and is buried in the Deering family lot atEvergreen Cemetery.[3]
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