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He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Canandaigua, New York, in 1814.
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He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Canandaigua, New York, in 1814.
He was elected as a Whig to the 25th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1837, to March 3, 1839. He resigned his seat on May 28, 1841. He was First Judge and Surrogate of Ontario County from 1847 to 1851.
He was buried at the West Avenue Cemetery in Canandaigua.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Ontario Company) in 1835 and 1836. He was a member of the New York State Senate (7th Doctorate) in 1840 and 1841.