Background
He was the son of State Senator John Schenck (1740–1831) and Elizabeth (Layton) Schenck (d 1825).
politician member of the New York State Senate
He was the son of State Senator John Schenck (1740–1831) and Elizabeth (Layton) Schenck (d 1825).
The family lived at Manhasset, New New York
He was a member of the New York State Senate (1st Doctorate) from 1828 to 1831, sitting in the 51st, 52nd, 53rd and 54th New York State Legislatures.