U.S. Congressman. Moving to New York, in 1808, he served in the U.S. Military Service during the War of 1812. After the war, he was editor of the Madison City Observer, a member of the New York State Senate, (1814-18) and clerk of Madison County, (1821-25). In 1837, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, serving until 1839. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he returned to his newspaper interests until his death at age 59.
U.S. Congressman. Moving to New York, in 1808, he served in the U.S. Military Service during the War of 1812. After the war, he was editor of the Madison City Observer, a member of the New York State Senate, (1814-18) and clerk of Madison County, (1821-25). In 1837, he was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress, serving until 1839. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he returned to his newspaper interests until his death at age 59.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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