Background
He was the son of Enoch Talcott (1780–1814) and Lydia (Barton) Talcott.
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of Enoch Talcott (1780–1814) and Lydia (Barton) Talcott.
He graduated from Union College in 1836.
Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Oswego. He was Collector of Customs for the District of Oswego from May 1853 to March 1858. In October 1858, he was appointed Receiver of the Agricultural Bank of Herkimer, and the Dairymen"s Bank of Newport.
In 1866, he removed to Utica, and continued the practice of law there.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th Doctorate) from 1845 to 1847, sitting in the 68th, 69th and 70th New York State Legislatures.