U.S. Congressman. Moving to New York in 1821, he became successful in the mercantile business. He was a delegate to the Democratic New York State convention in 1830 and was appointed commissioner of deeds at Ithaca, New York in 1837. In 1838, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Andrew D. W. Bruyn, serving until 1839. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was a delegate to the New York and Erie Railroad Convention and resumed his former business pursuits until his death at age 63.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to New York in 1821, he became successful in the mercantile business. He was a delegate to the Democratic New York State convention in 1830 and was appointed commissioner of deeds at Ithaca, New York in 1837. In 1838, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Andrew D. W. Bruyn, serving until 1839. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was a delegate to the New York and Erie Railroad Convention and resumed his former business pursuits until his death at age 63.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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