U.S. Congressman. Born in Keene Valley, New York, he was an abolitionist and author, when he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and became a successful sugar refiner. In 1861, he was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-seventh Congress, serving until 1863. After his term, he resumed his previous business interest until his death at age 75 in Keene Valley, New York.
U.S. Congressman. Born in Keene Valley, New York, he was an abolitionist and author, when he moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and became a successful sugar refiner. In 1861, he was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-seventh Congress, serving until 1863. After his term, he resumed his previous business interest until his death at age 75 in Keene Valley, New York.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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