John Conard (1773–1857)
John Conard was born in Pennsylvania on 15 November 1773. A lawyer and mathematics instructor, he served as a U.S. representative (1813–15), District Court judge, and U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. A member of the Society of Friends, Congressman Conard became known as "The Fighting Quaker" for his vigorous support of the War of 1812. Upon his retirement from public life, he moved to Maryland and then Philadelphia, where he died on 9 May 1857. His wife Sarah Low Stalford (1779–1840, m.1798) and several of their children had predeceased him.
US Marshals Service, "State-by-State Chronological Listing of United States Marshals."
Pittsfield Sun (MA), 3 January 1828, page 1, column 6 (America’s Historical Newspapers).
The Cecil Whig (Elkton, MD), 23 May 1857, page 2, column 3 (Newspapers.com).
John Conard at Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
John Conard at FamilySearch.