US Congressman. He moved with his father to New York in 1807, was admitted to the bar in 1812 and commenced law practice in Onondaga County. From 1819 to 1827, he served as judge advocate of the 27th Brigade, New York Militia. In 1825 he was elected as an Adams to the Nineteenth Congress, serving until 1827. After his term, he resumed the practice of law and served as commissioner of United States loans, 1840 to 1843. In 1847, he was elected District Attorney of Broome County and served until his resignation in November 1849.
US Congressman. He moved with his father to New York in 1807, was admitted to the bar in 1812 and commenced law practice in Onondaga County. From 1819 to 1827, he served as judge advocate of the 27th Brigade, New York Militia. In 1825 he was elected as an Adams to the Nineteenth Congress, serving until 1827. After his term, he resumed the practice of law and served as commissioner of United States loans, 1840 to 1843. In 1847, he was elected District Attorney of Broome County and served until his resignation in November 1849.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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