Politician Silas M. Burroughs
Silas Mainville Burroughs (July 16, 1810 – June 3, 1860) was a U.S.
representative from New York.
Silas M. Burroughs | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 31st district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – June 3, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas T. Flagler |
| Succeeded by | Edwin R. Reynolds |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1837 1850-51 1853 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1810 Ovid, New York |
| Died | June 3, 1860 (aged 49) Medina, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Biography
Born in Ovid, New York, Burroughs completed a preparatory course. He moved to Medina, New York, in 1834. He became Village Clerk of Medina in 1835; and a village trustee in 1836, from 1839 to 1843, and from 1845 to 1847.
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1840, and commenced practice in Medina. He was Village Attorney of Medina from 1845 to 1847. He was a brigadier general in the New York State Militia from 1848 to 1858.
Burroughs was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1837, 1850, 1851, and 1853.
He was elected as a Republican to the 35th and 36th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1857, until his death in Medina on June 3, 1860.
When Burroughs died, he was a widower with two young children, Silas Mainville Burroughs, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, and Adeline. He was buried at the Boxwood Cemetery in Medina.
See also
References
- United States Congress. "Silas M. Burroughs (id: B001139)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
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