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American politician (1802–1848) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles McVean (1802 – December 22, 1848) was an American lawyer and newspaperman who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1833 to 1835,
Charles McVean | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
Preceded by | Michael Hoffman |
Succeeded by | Matthias J. Bovee |
Personal details | |
Born | 1802 near Johnstown, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1848 45–46) New York City, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | St. Andrew's Cemetery |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Profession | Politician, lawyer |
Born near Johnstown, New York, McVean pursued an academic course. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Johnstown. He was editor of a newspaper in Canajoharie from 1827 to 1831.
McVean was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1834.
He served as district attorney of Montgomery County in 1836–1839.
He moved to New York City in 1839, where he resumed the practice of his profession. He was appointed surrogate of New York County January 24, 1844, and served until 1848. He was appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York September 1, 1848.
McVean died in New York City, December 22, 1848, and was interred in St. Andrew's Cemetery.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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