Orsamus B. Matteson
American politician and lawyer (1805–1889) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Orsamus Benajah Matteson (August 28, 1805 – December 22, 1889) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
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Orsamus Benajah Matteson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | Timothy Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Timothy Jenkins |
In office March 4, 1853 – February 27, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Timothy Jenkins |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
Preceded by | Vacant |
Succeeded by | Roscoe Conkling |
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Born | (1805-08-28)August 28, 1805 Verona, New York, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1889(1889-12-22) (aged 84) Utica, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Whig Opposition Republican |
Spouse |
Mary Hurlburt (m. 1830) |
Children | 2 |
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