John N. Hungerford
John Newton Hungerford (born December 31, 1825 in Oneida County , New York , † April 2, 1883 in Corning , New York) was an American politician . Between 1877 and 1879 he represented New York State in the US House of Representatives .
Career
John Hungerford attended public schools in his home country. In 1846 he graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton . At first he worked in trade. From 1848 he lived in Corning, Steuben County , where he began a long career in banking. He rose to the position of bank president. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Republican Party . In June 1872 he took part as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia , on the President Ulysses S. Grantwas nominated for re-election. Hungerford held various local offices in his homeland. He also made a name for himself as a philanthropist.
In the congressional elections of 1876 , Hungerford was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 29th constituency of New York , where he succeeded Democrat Charles CB Walker on March 4, 1877 . Until March 3, 1879 he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . After serving in the US House of Representatives, Hungerford continued his banking career. He died in Corning on April 2, 1883.
Web links
- John N. Hungerford in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
predecessor | Office | successor |
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Charles CB Walker |
United States House of Representatives for New York (29th constituency) March 4, 1877 - March 3, 1879 |
David P. Richardson |
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Hungerford, John N. |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Hungerford, John Newton (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
DATE OF BIRTH | December 31, 1825 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Oneida County , New York |
DATE OF DEATH | April 2, 1883 |
Place of death | Corning , New York |