Walter Case

For the American harness racing driver, see Walter Case Jr.

Walter Case (1776 – October 7, 1859) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Walter Case
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district
In office March 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821
Preceded by	James W. Wilkin
Succeeded by	Charles Borland Jr.
Personal details
Born	1776 (1776) Pleasant Valley, New York
Died	October 7, 1859(1859-10-07) (aged 82–83) Fishkill, New York
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Alma mater	Union College
Occupation	Lawyer

Life

Case was educated by private tutors, and then attended Newburgh Academy. He graduated from Union College in 1799. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1802, and commenced practice in Newburgh.

Case was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 16th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1819, to March 3, 1821. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law. He was affiliated with the Whig Party after its formation.

He moved to New York City in 1844 and continued the practice of law until 1848, when he retired.

He was buried at the Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Walter Case (id: C000222)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by James W. Wilkin	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th congressional district 1819–1821	Succeeded by Charles Borland, Jr.