title: John J. Heckart
text: # John J. Heckart
  
  John J. Heckart (died July 3, 1872) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1839. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1860 to 1864.
  
  ## Career
  
  Heckart served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County, in 1839. Heckart served as a member of the Maryland Senate, representing Cecil County, from 1860 to 1864. In 1863, Heckart ran as a Democrat for commissioner of public works in Cecil County, but lost to Levin E. Straughn.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Heckart died on July 3, 1872.
  
  