Samuel Gordon (April 28, 1802 – October 28, 1873) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a

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from New York, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1841 to 1843, and from 1845 to 1847.

Biography

Gordon was born at Wattle's Ferry on April 28, 1802. He attended public schools and became a farmer. He later studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in

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Early political career

Gordon was appointed

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of Delhi on September 14, 1831, and held that position until August 16, 1841. He was a member of the

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, as

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of Delaware County and was

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of the town of Delhi for several terms.

Congress

In 1840, Gordon was elected as a

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to represent New York's 20th District in the

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(March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843). In 1844, he was elected to represent New York's 10th District in the 29th Congress (March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847).

Later career and death

After leaving Congress, Gordon resumed the practice of law. During the

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he was appointed

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for the nineteenth district of New York. He died in Delhi on October 28, 1873, with interment in Woodland Cemetery.

References

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