U.S. Congressman. Born in Ellicotts Upper Mills, Maryland, he moved to New York, in 1803. Employed as an accounting clerk with the Holland Land Company, he was a member of the New York State Senate, (1819-22) and a member of the council of appointment, (1820-21). In 1827, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth Congress and served until his resignation that same year. He was appointed resident agent of the Holland Land Company, serving (1827-37). He then retired from active business pursuits to devote his attention to extensive land interests, until his death at age 62 in Batavia, New York.
U.S. Congressman. Born in Ellicotts Upper Mills, Maryland, he moved to New York, in 1803. Employed as an accounting clerk with the Holland Land Company, he was a member of the New York State Senate, (1819-22) and a member of the council of appointment, (1820-21). In 1827, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth Congress and served until his resignation that same year. He was appointed resident agent of the Holland Land Company, serving (1827-37). He then retired from active business pursuits to devote his attention to extensive land interests, until his death at age 62 in Batavia, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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