George O. Rathbun
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George Oscar Rathbun (October 16, 1802 – January 4, 1870)[1] was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1843 to 1847.
Quick Facts Chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Preceded by ...
George O. Rathbun | |
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Chair of the House Judiciary Committee | |
In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Romulus M. Saunders |
Succeeded by | Joseph R. Ingersoll |
Chair of the House Revolutionary Pensions Committee | |
In office 1843–1844 | |
Preceded by | John Taliaferro |
Succeeded by | David L. Seymour |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | John Maynard |
Succeeded by | Harmon S. Conger |
Clerk of Supervisors of Cayuga County, New York | |
In office 1837–1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1802-10-16)October 16, 1802 Scipio, New York |
Died | January 4, 1870(1870-01-04) (aged 67) Auburn, New York |
Resting place | Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Eliza Treat Gould (m. 1823) |
Parent(s) | Edward Rathbun Anna Fuller Rathbun |
Education | Hamilton College |
Profession | Attorney |
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