Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge

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Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge (1849)

Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge (born February 8, 1795 in Chatham , Columbia County , New York , †  November 2, 1864 in Battle Creek , Michigan ) was an American politician . He was a US Senator for New York State and Governor of the Wisconsin Territory .

Early years and political advancement

Nathaniel Tallmadge attended Union College in Schenectady (New York) until 1815 . After completing a law degree, he was admitted to the bar in 1818. He then started to work in his new profession in Poughkeepsie . In 1828 he became a member of the New York State Assembly ; between 1830 and 1833 he was a member of the New York Senate .

Senator and Territorial Governor

From 1833 to 1844 he represented New York State as a Senator in Congress . After originally being a Democrat , Tallmadge joined the Whigs after a falling out with Martin Van Buren . They offered him the nomination for vice-presidential candidate in 1840, but Tallmadge refused. On June 21, 1844, President John Tyler named him the new governor of the Wisconsin Territory. In this role, Tallmadge campaigned for the area to be developed by rail. He also supported the establishment of agricultural associations and the development of a school system. After the political change of government in Washington in 1845, Tallmadge was recalled from his post on April 8, 1845. With Henry Dodge , the first Territorial Governor returned to Wisconsin in this office.

Another résumé

After the end of his governorship, Tallmadge settled in Fond du Lac . There he had acquired a considerable amount of land. As he grew older he devoted himself to religious affairs and wrote religious treatises. He died on November 2, 1864.

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SURNAME Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH February 8, 1795
PLACE OF BIRTH Chatham , New York
DATE OF DEATH November 2, 1864
Place of death Battle Creek , Michigan