U.S. Congressman. Born in White Plains, New York, he engaged in the steamboat transportation business between Rondout and New York City in 1843. During the Civil War, he served as a Major in the New York Militia. After the war, he was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress, serving (1867-69) and again elected to the Forty-seventh Congress, serving (1881-83). Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed the transportation business and banking, plus was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1884. He died at age 76 in Kingston, New York.
U.S. Congressman. Born in White Plains, New York, he engaged in the steamboat transportation business between Rondout and New York City in 1843. During the Civil War, he served as a Major in the New York Militia. After the war, he was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress, serving (1867-69) and again elected to the Forty-seventh Congress, serving (1881-83). Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed the transportation business and banking, plus was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1884. He died at age 76 in Kingston, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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