Nathan K. Hall
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Nathan Kelsey Hall (March 28, 1810 – March 2, 1874) was a United States representative from New York, the 14th United States Postmaster General and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.
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Nathan K. Hall | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
In office August 31, 1852 – March 2, 1874 | |
Appointed by | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | Alfred Conkling |
Succeeded by | William James Wallace |
14th United States Postmaster General | |
In office July 23, 1850 – August 31, 1852 | |
President | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | Jacob Collamer |
Succeeded by | Samuel Dickinson Hubbard |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 32nd district | |
In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | William A. Moseley |
Succeeded by | Elbridge G. Spaulding |
Personal details | |
Born | Nathan Kelsey Hall (1810-03-28)March 28, 1810 Marcellus, New York, US |
Died | March 2, 1874(1874-03-02) (aged 63) Buffalo, New York, US |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Cemetery (Buffalo) |
Political party | Whig |
Education | read law |
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Hall was nominated by President Millard Fillmore on August 13, 1852, to a seat vacated by Alfred Conkling. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 31, 1852, and received commission the same day. Hall's service was terminated on March 2, 1874, due to death.