Anson Brown

Whig Representative of New York's 11th district

  • Representative

    New York, district 11

    December 2, 1839 - June 14, 1840

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Congresses Served

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House Terms

January 1, 1800 (40 years old)

Birthday

June 14, 1840

Death

  • American politician and U.S. Representative from New York.
  • Born in Charlton, New York, and graduated from Union College in 1819.
  • Studied law and was admitted to the bar, beginning his legal practice in Ballston Spa, New York.
  • Served as one of the first directors of the Ballston Spa State Bank, established in 1830.
  • Elected as a Whig to the Twenty-sixth Congress, serving from March 4, 1839, until his death.
  • Died on June 14, 1840, while still in office.
  • Interred at the Ballston Spa Cemetery Association.