George A. Simmons
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George Abel Simmons (September 8, 1791 – October 27, 1857) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
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George Abel Simmons | |
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Chair of the House Judiciary Committee | |
In office March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Frederick P. Stanton |
Succeeded by | George S. Houston |
Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | John Wells |
Succeeded by | George W. Palmer |
Member of the New York State Assembly from Essex County | |
In office January 1, 1840 – December 31, 1842 | |
Preceded by | Gideon Hammond |
Succeeded by | Samuel Shumway |
Personal details | |
Born | (1791-09-08)September 8, 1791 Lyme, New Hampshire |
Died | October 27, 1857(1857-10-27) (aged 66) Keesville, New York |
Political party | Opposition (1855-1857) Whig (1840-1855) |
Education | Dartmouth College |
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