Asher Tyler

Asher Tyler (born May 10, 1798 in Bridgewater , Oneida County , New York , †  August 1, 1875 in Elmira , New York) was an American politician . Between 1843 and 1845 he represented New York State in the US House of Representatives .

Career

In 1817, Asher Tyler graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton . After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer, he began to work in Ellicottville in 1836 in this profession. In the meantime, he also worked as a representative for the Devereaux Land Co. and the Erie Co. located there. He also held various local offices in his homeland. Politically, he became a member of the Whig Party .

In the 1842 congressional election , Tyler was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 31st  constituency of New York , where he succeeded Staley N. Clarke on March 4, 1843 . Until March 3, 1845 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.

In 1846, Asher Tyler moved to Elmira, where he got into the railroad business. He was also one of the founders of Elmira Rolling Mill Co. He died on August 1, 1875 in Elmira.

Web links

• Asher Tyler in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)

predecessor	Office	successor
Staley N. Clarke	United States House of Representatives for New York (31st constituency) March 4, 1843 - March 3, 1845	Abner Lewis