U.S. Congressman. He engaged in mercantile pursuits, trustee of the village of Lansingburgh for many years and commissioner of jurors for Rensselaer County, (1896-1900). In 1901, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh Congress and to the next five succeeding Congresses, serving until 1913. Not a candidate for reelection, he was involved in the manufacture business and was president of W.H. Draper & Sons Incorporated until his death at age 80.
U.S. Congressman. He engaged in mercantile pursuits, trustee of the village of Lansingburgh for many years and commissioner of jurors for Rensselaer County, (1896-1900). In 1901, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh Congress and to the next five succeeding Congresses, serving until 1913. Not a candidate for reelection, he was involved in the manufacture business and was president of W.H. Draper & Sons Incorporated until his death at age 80.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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