US Congressman. Born in Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey, he rose to prominence in the community as a merchant. He was elected to the New Jersey State Legislature in 1843, serving a one year term. In 1844 he was elected as Justice of the Peace, serving until 1847 in that office. He was then elected as a Democrat to represent New Jersey's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1851 to 1855. After he left office he pursued various business concerns, served a term as New Jersey State Tax Commissioner, served as a trustee of the New Jersey State Reform School for Boys at Jamesburg, New Jersey, and unsuccessfully ran again for Congress in 1880.
US Congressman. Born in Pilesgrove Township, New Jersey, he rose to prominence in the community as a merchant. He was elected to the New Jersey State Legislature in 1843, serving a one year term. In 1844 he was elected as Justice of the Peace, serving until 1847 in that office. He was then elected as a Democrat to represent New Jersey's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1851 to 1855. After he left office he pursued various business concerns, served a term as New Jersey State Tax Commissioner, served as a trustee of the New Jersey State Reform School for Boys at Jamesburg, New Jersey, and unsuccessfully ran again for Congress in 1880.
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