U.S. Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and was active in several local community offices. In 1841, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress, serving until 1843. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was supervisor of Southfield, New York, (1855-56) and Clerk of Richmond County, New York, in 1869. After leaving politics, he resumed his agricultural pursuits until his death at age 81.
U.S. Congressman. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and was active in several local community offices. In 1841, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress, serving until 1843. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was supervisor of Southfield, New York, (1855-56) and Clerk of Richmond County, New York, in 1869. After leaving politics, he resumed his agricultural pursuits until his death at age 81.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Advertisement
