Alfred Babcock

Alfred Babcock (born April 15, 1805 in Hamilton , Madison County , New York , †  May 16, 1871 in Galesburg , Illinois ) was an American politician . Between 1841 and 1843 he represented New York State in the US House of Representatives .

Career

Alfred Babcock attended the public schools in his home country and the Gaines Academy in Gaines . After studying medicine and being admitted as a doctor, he began to work there in his profession. In 1839 he was also elected to the local council. Politically, he was a member of the Whig Party .

In the congressional elections of 1840 Babcock was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 33rd  constituency of New York , where he succeeded Charles F. Mitchell on March 4, 1841 . Until March 3, 1843 he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . That period was fraught with tension between President John Tyler and the Whigs. In addition, a possible annexation of the Republic of Texas , which has been independent of Mexico since 1836, was already being discussed.

After his time in the US House of Representatives, Alfred Babcock practiced again as a lawyer in Gaines. In 1850, he moved his residence and practice to Galesburg, Illinois. He died there on May 16, 1871.

Web links

• Alfred Babcock in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

predecessor	Office	successor
Charles F. Mitchell	United States House Representative for New York (33rd constituency) March 4, 1841 - March 3, 1843	Albert Smith