US Congressman. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Princeton College in 1823, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1829. He was a lawyer in practice at Doylestown, Pennsylvania, when he was appointed Deputy Attorney General of the Pennsylvania State, in 1829. In 1849, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses, serving until 1853. After his term, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 58.
US Congressman. Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Princeton College in 1823, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1829. He was a lawyer in practice at Doylestown, Pennsylvania, when he was appointed Deputy Attorney General of the Pennsylvania State, in 1829. In 1849, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-first and Thirty-second Congresses, serving until 1853. After his term, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 58.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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