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American politician (1804–1870) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Wager (March 17, 1804 – July 27, 1870) was an American politician from New York.
David Wager | |
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Member of the New York Senate from the 5th district | |
In office 1836–1840 | |
Preceded by | John G. Stower |
Succeeded by | Henry A. Foster |
Personal details | |
Born | March 17, 1804 |
Died | July 27, 1870 66) | (aged
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Utica, New York, U.S. |
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Oneida Co.) in 1833 and 1835.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (5th D.) from 1836 to 1840, sitting in the 59th, 60th, 61st, 62nd and 63rd New York State Legislatures.
In 1840, he married Mary Eliza Williams (c. 1811–1904), daughter of Judge Nathan Williams (1773–1835). Their daughter Mary Wager married in 1863 State Senator Alexander T. Goodwin (1837–1899).
Wager died on July 27, 1870.[1] David Wager and his wife were buried at the Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica.
Gen. Henry Halleck (1815–1872) and Bishop Henry Benjamin Whipple (1822–1901) were his nephews.
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