U.S. Congressman. Successful in agricultural pursuits, he was elected to several local offices in the Allens Hill, New York, community. In 1847, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses, serving until 1851. After leaving Congress, he resumed agricultural pursuits, then moved to Maryland, in 1868 and engaged in the manufacture of paper until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Successful in agricultural pursuits, he was elected to several local offices in the Allens Hill, New York, community. In 1847, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirtieth and Thirty-first Congresses, serving until 1851. After leaving Congress, he resumed agricultural pursuits, then moved to Maryland, in 1868 and engaged in the manufacture of paper until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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