US Congressman. He moved to New York City in 1821 after serving as a rope apprentice in Philadelphia. He set up shop in Williamsburg and built a successful rope business. Later, he served as Superintendent of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Mayor of Williamsburg, founder of the Williamsburg Savings Bank and Congressman for New York City during the Civil War. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1861 to March 3, 1863.
US Congressman. He moved to New York City in 1821 after serving as a rope apprentice in Philadelphia. He set up shop in Williamsburg and built a successful rope business. Later, he served as Superintendent of the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Mayor of Williamsburg, founder of the Williamsburg Savings Bank and Congressman for New York City during the Civil War. He was elected as a Republican to represent New York's 5th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1861 to March 3, 1863.
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