U.S. Congressman. Brother of US Congressman Jacob Crocheron, from New York, he was a successful in mercantile pursuits and supervisor of Northfield, New York, (1808-14). In 1815, he was elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth Congress, serving until 1817. After his term, he was a Captain in the New York Militra until his death at age 46.
U.S. Congressman. Brother of US Congressman Jacob Crocheron, from New York, he was a successful in mercantile pursuits and supervisor of Northfield, New York, (1808-14). In 1815, he was elected as a Republican to the Fourteenth Congress, serving until 1817. After his term, he was a Captain in the New York Militra until his death at age 46.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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48y, "In memory of Henry Crocheron Esquire, one of the Judges of this county and late a Member of Congress, and the first from Staten Island, who represented the Souther district of the State of New York, in the National Councils. A Sincere Republican, and possessing an intelligent, and an upright mind, his talents and virtues were appreciatred by a free and grateful people. Having languished on a bed of sickness for some time, he died with composure and Resignation. Respected and lamented by numerous friends."
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