US Congressman. He attended the Erasmus Hall Academy, Flatbush, engaged in agricultural pursuits, surveying and was supervisor of New Utrecht, Kings County, New York, (1836-59). In addition, he was also a member of the New York State constitutional conventions, (1846, 67-68) and a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1860. In 1865, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress, serving until 1867. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed agricultural pursuits and surveying, until his death at age 74. He also served as a Colonel of the 241st Regiment, New York State Militia.
US Congressman. He attended the Erasmus Hall Academy, Flatbush, engaged in agricultural pursuits, surveying and was supervisor of New Utrecht, Kings County, New York, (1836-59). In addition, he was also a member of the New York State constitutional conventions, (1846, 67-68) and a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1860. In 1865, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth Congress, serving until 1867. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed agricultural pursuits and surveying, until his death at age 74. He also served as a Colonel of the 241st Regiment, New York State Militia.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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