U.S. Congressman. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1847 and commenced to practice law in East Aurora, New York. He was district attorney for Erie County (1857-59), and a member of the New York State Senate (1863-64). In 1865, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth and Fortieth Congresses, serving until 1869. Not a candidate for reelection, he was judge to the Superior Court of Buffalo, New York, (1871-73) and practiced law until his death.
U.S. Congressman. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1847 and commenced to practice law in East Aurora, New York. He was district attorney for Erie County (1857-59), and a member of the New York State Senate (1863-64). In 1865, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-ninth and Fortieth Congresses, serving until 1869. Not a candidate for reelection, he was judge to the Superior Court of Buffalo, New York, (1871-73) and practiced law until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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