Alfred Conkling
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For the American geologist and politician, see Alfred R. Conkling.
Alfred Conkling (October 12, 1789 – February 5, 1874) was a United States representative from New York, a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York and United States Minister to Mexico.
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Alfred Conkling | |
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United States Minister to Mexico | |
In office August 6, 1852 – August 17, 1853 | |
Appointed by | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | Robert P. Letcher |
Succeeded by | James Gadsden |
Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York | |
In office December 14, 1825 – August 25, 1852 | |
Appointed by | John Quincy Adams |
Preceded by | Roger Skinner |
Succeeded by | Nathan K. Hall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district | |
In office March 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823 | |
Preceded by | John Fay |
Succeeded by | Henry R. Storrs |
Personal details | |
Born | Alfred Conkling (1789-10-12)October 12, 1789 Amagansett, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 5, 1874(1874-02-05) (aged 84) Utica, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Whig |
Spouse |
Eliza Cockburn (after 1812) |
Children | 5, including Frederick, Roscoe |
Relatives | Alfred Conkling Coxe Sr. (grandson) |
Education | Union College |
Profession | Attorney |
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