Chesselden Ellis (1808 – May 10, 1854) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a

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from

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from 1843 to 1845.

Biography

Born in New Windsor, Vermont, he completed preparatory studies and was graduated from

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in 1823. He studied law with John Cramer, was admitted to the

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in 1829 and commenced practice in

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Early political career

He was elected District Attorney of

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and served from April 25, 1837, until September 11, 1843.

Congress

Ellis was elected as a Democrat to the

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, holding office from March 4, 1843, to March 4, 1845. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1844 and resumed the practice of law in Waterford.

Later career and death

He moved to New York City in 1845 and continued the practice of his profession until his death there on May 10, 1854. Interment was in Waterford Rural Cemetery.Saratoga NYGENWEB, Saratoga County, New York
Waterford Rural Cemetery
retrieved July 21, 2014

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