U.S. Congressman. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved with his parents to New York City, in 1846, worked as clerk in a store, attended Union College and engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1879, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was dock commissioner of New York City in 1895 and was successful in woolen products until his death at age 62 from heart trouble in n Manhattan, New York.
U.S. Congressman. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he moved with his parents to New York City, in 1846, worked as clerk in a store, attended Union College and engaged in mercantile pursuits. In 1879, he was elected as a Republican to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was dock commissioner of New York City in 1895 and was successful in woolen products until his death at age 62 from heart trouble in n Manhattan, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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