US Congressman. In 1876, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fourth Congress and served until 1877, when he was succeeded by Thomas M. Patterson, who contested his election. In 1879, he was elected to the Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth Congresses, serving until 1885. Unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination, he engaged in the practice of law in Denver, Colorado until his death. His cousin was US Congressman Joseph McCrum Belford.
US Congressman. In 1876, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-fourth Congress and served until 1877, when he was succeeded by Thomas M. Patterson, who contested his election. In 1879, he was elected to the Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh and Forty-eighth Congresses, serving until 1885. Unsuccessful candidate for re-nomination, he engaged in the practice of law in Denver, Colorado until his death. His cousin was US Congressman Joseph McCrum Belford.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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