U.S. Congressman. After receiving an education in various academic studies, he studied law at the Litchfield Law School, was admitted to the bar in 1820 and commenced to practice law in New Haven,. He became editor of the New England Review, was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, (1840, 47-48) and was United States Attorney for the district of Connecticut, (1841-48). In 1851, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-second Congress, serving until 1853. After his term he was elected as a Democrat to the Connecticut State House of Representatives, serving (1862-64). He then resumed the practice of law until his death at age 70.
U.S. Congressman. After receiving an education in various academic studies, he studied law at the Litchfield Law School, was admitted to the bar in 1820 and commenced to practice law in New Haven,. He became editor of the New England Review, was a member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives, (1840, 47-48) and was United States Attorney for the district of Connecticut, (1841-48). In 1851, he was elected as a Whig to the Thirty-second Congress, serving until 1853. After his term he was elected as a Democrat to the Connecticut State House of Representatives, serving (1862-64). He then resumed the practice of law until his death at age 70.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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