William Spring Hubbell

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William Spring Hubbell (born January 17, 1801 in Painted Post , Steuben County , New York , †  November 16, 1873 in Bath , New York) was an American politician . Between 1843 and 1845 he represented New York State in the US House of Representatives .

Career

William Hubbell attended public schools in his home country. In 1829 he became a postman in Bath; In 1831 he was employed as a town clerk by the local city administration. He later entered the banking industry. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party . In 1841 he was a member of the New York State Assembly .

In the 1842 congressional elections , Hubbell was elected to the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC , in the 30th  constituency of New York , where he succeeded John Young on March 4, 1843 . Until March 3, 1845 he was able to complete a legislative period in Congress . This period was marked by 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.

Not much is known about William Hubbell's life after serving in the US House of Representatives. In 1860 he attended the Democratic National Convention in Charleston as a delegate . He died on November 16, 1873 in Bath, where he was also buried.

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predecessor Office successor
John Young United States House Representative for New York (30th constituency)
March 4, 1843 - March 3, 1845 		Martin Grover
personal data
SURNAME Hubbell, William Spring
BRIEF DESCRIPTION American politician
DATE OF BIRTH January 17, 1801
PLACE OF BIRTH Painted Post , New York
DATE OF DEATH November 16, 1873
Place of death Bath , New York