U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Union College in 1811 after studying law and was admitted the bar and practice law in Montgomery, New York. He was president of the board of trustees of Montgomery for ten years and a member of the New York State Assembly from 1820 to 1821. In 1821, he was elected from the sixth district as a Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Selah Tuthill, serving until 1823. After his term, he returned as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1836 and Orange County District Attorney from 1835 to 1852. In the 21st century, his beautiful home, The Borland House, operates as a bed and breakfast, maintaining the historic features of the building and to be enjoyed by visitors.
U.S. Congressman. He graduated from Union College in 1811 after studying law and was admitted the bar and practice law in Montgomery, New York. He was president of the board of trustees of Montgomery for ten years and a member of the New York State Assembly from 1820 to 1821. In 1821, he was elected from the sixth district as a Republican to the Seventeenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Selah Tuthill, serving until 1823. After his term, he returned as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1836 and Orange County District Attorney from 1835 to 1852. In the 21st century, his beautiful home, The Borland House, operates as a bed and breakfast, maintaining the historic features of the building and to be enjoyed by visitors.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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