U.S. Congressman. He was president of the New York Board of Aldermen in 1866, director of the New York & Long Island Bridge Company, a member of the board of water commissioners of Brooklyn, (1871-72) and president of the Bushwick Railroad Company, (1868-78). In 1875, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress and to the next three succeeding Congresses, serving until 1883. After leaving Congress, he conducted real estate business until his death at age 85.
U.S. Congressman. He was president of the New York Board of Aldermen in 1866, director of the New York & Long Island Bridge Company, a member of the board of water commissioners of Brooklyn, (1871-72) and president of the Bushwick Railroad Company, (1868-78). In 1875, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress and to the next three succeeding Congresses, serving until 1883. After leaving Congress, he conducted real estate business until his death at age 85.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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