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Orville Hungerford
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Orville Hungerford (October 29, 1790 ā April 6, 1851) was a two-term United States Representative for the 19th District in New York in the mid-19th century. He was also a prominent merchant, banker, industrialist, freemason, philanthropist, and railroad president in Watertown, New York.[1]
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district, Preceded by ...
Orville Hungerford | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district | |
In office March 4, 1843 ā March 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Samuel S. Bowne |
Succeeded by | Joseph Mullin |
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Born | Orville Hungerford (1790-10-29)October 29, 1790 Bristol, Connecticut, US |
Died | April 6, 1851(1851-04-06) (aged 60) Watertown, New York, US |
Cause of death | Complications from Bilious Cholic |
Resting place | Brookside Cemetery, Watertown, New York |
Political party | Democratic Party (United States) |
Spouse | "Betsey" Elizabeth Porter Stanley |
Occupation | merchant, banker, industrialist, militia member, politician, railroad president |
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