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Seth M. Gates
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Seth Merrill Gates (October 16, 1800 – August 24, 1877) was an American merchant, attorney and politician. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly and as a United States representative from the U.S. state of New York.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district, Preceded by ...
Seth M. Gates | |
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![]() Seth M. Gates, US Representative from New York | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district | |
In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
Preceded by | Harvey Putnam |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Carroll |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1832–1833 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-10-16)October 16, 1800 Winfield (town), New York, U.S. |
Died | August 24, 1877(1877-08-24) (aged 76) Warsaw, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Warsaw Town Cemetery Warsaw, New York |
Political party | Whig |
Parent(s) | Seth Gates Abigail (Merill) Gates |
Alma mater | Middlebury Academy, Wyoming, N.Y. |
Profession | Merchant Attorney Politician |
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