US Congressman. Born in Hillsdale, New York, he engaged in agricultural pursuits, was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1834 and was town supervisor of Hillsdale. In 1845, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress, serving until 1847. After his term, he resumed agricultural pursuits until his death at age 87 in Hillsdale, New York.
US Congressman. Born in Hillsdale, New York, he engaged in agricultural pursuits, was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1834 and was town supervisor of Hillsdale. In 1845, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-ninth Congress, serving until 1847. After his term, he resumed agricultural pursuits until his death at age 87 in Hillsdale, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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