New York Politician William Mason
William Mason (September 10, 1786 – January 13, 1860) was an American physician and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1835 to 1837.
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William Mason | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | John C. Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1786 Lebanon, Connecticut |
| Died | January 13, 1860 (aged 73) Norwich, New York |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
Biography
Mason was born in Lebanon, Connecticut on September 10, 1786. He studied medicine in Vermont and practiced in Preston, New York. He was a surgeon of the Chenango County Company, New York Volunteers, in 1812. He then became clerk of Chenango County in 1820 – 1821, and a member of the New York State Assembly in 1821 and 1822.
Congress
He was elected as a Jacksonian to the 24th United States Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837).
Death
Mason died in Norwich, New York on January 13, 1860; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.
External links
- United States Congress. "William Mason (id: M000227)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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