U.S. Congressman. He engaged in milling pursuits and was supervisor for Ulysses, New York, (1812, 14-15, 18, 21, 26). In addition, he was a member of the New York State Assembly, (1816, 24) and Sheriff of Tompkins County, (1819-21). In 1833, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, serving until 1835. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was appointed judge of the Tompkins County Court and resumed the milling business. He died at age 82 while on a visit to Michigan. Congressman Silas Halsey was his father and Congressman Jehiel Howell Halsey, was his brother.
U.S. Congressman. He engaged in milling pursuits and was supervisor for Ulysses, New York, (1812, 14-15, 18, 21, 26). In addition, he was a member of the New York State Assembly, (1816, 24) and Sheriff of Tompkins County, (1819-21). In 1833, he was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress, serving until 1835. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was appointed judge of the Tompkins County Court and resumed the milling business. He died at age 82 while on a visit to Michigan. Congressman Silas Halsey was his father and Congressman Jehiel Howell Halsey, was his brother.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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