This article is about the Pennsylvania Congressman. For the New Brunswick politician, see John Babbitt McNair.
John Alexander McNair (June 8, 1800 – August 12, 1861) was an American teacher and congressman representing Pennsylvania's fifth district for two terms from 1851 to 1855.
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