Born in New York City (NYC), he graduated from
Columbia College in 1830. He studied law, was admitted to the
bar in 1835 and commenced practice in New York City.
Political career He was a delegate to the New York constitutional convention in 1847, and was elected as a
Democrat to the
Thirtieth Congress, holding office from March 4, 1847 to March 3, 1849.
Later career and death He resumed the practice of law and in 1879 died in New York City. Interment was in the family burying ground in
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