U.S. Congressman. Moving to New York, in 1820, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1829 and opened a law practice in New York City. In 1843, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress, serving until 1845. After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 85.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to New York, in 1820, he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1829 and opened a law practice in New York City. In 1843, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress, serving until 1845. After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law until his death at age 85.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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