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Garnett Bowditch Adrain

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Garnett Bowditch Adrain

Birth
New York, New York County, New York, USA
Death
17 Aug 1878 (aged 62)
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA
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North Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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US Congressman. The son of prominent 19th century mathematician Robert Adrain, he was elected as a Democrat to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1861. After serving two terms, and being a vocal opponent of secession, he declined to run for a third term, and was succeeded by Congressman William G. Steele for the seat.
US Congressman. The son of prominent 19th century mathematician Robert Adrain, he was elected as a Democrat to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1861. After serving two terms, and being a vocal opponent of secession, he declined to run for a third term, and was succeeded by Congressman William G. Steele for the seat.

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  • Originally Created by: Teresa L. Watson
  • Added: Aug 5, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7737955/garnett_bowditch-adrain: accessed ), memorial page for Garnett Bowditch Adrain (15 Dec 1815–17 Aug 1878), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7737955, citing Van Liew Cemetery, North Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.