U.S. Congressman. He was Sheriff of Venango County in 1823, principal clerk of Venango County Courts in 1829 and recorder of Venango County Courts (1830-36). In 1837, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, served until 1839, when appointed US Marshal of the western district of Pennsylvania by President Van Buren, serving (1839-41). In 1841, he was again elected to the Twenty-seventh Congress, serving until 1843. After his term he was again appointed US Marshal of the western district of Pennsylvania, serving (1847-49). He was State Treasurer of Pennsylvania in 1848, plus engaged in mining and banking until his death at age 67.
U.S. Congressman. He was Sheriff of Venango County in 1823, principal clerk of Venango County Courts in 1829 and recorder of Venango County Courts (1830-36). In 1837, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, served until 1839, when appointed US Marshal of the western district of Pennsylvania by President Van Buren, serving (1839-41). In 1841, he was again elected to the Twenty-seventh Congress, serving until 1843. After his term he was again appointed US Marshal of the western district of Pennsylvania, serving (1847-49). He was State Treasurer of Pennsylvania in 1848, plus engaged in mining and banking until his death at age 67.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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