John Curtis Brodhead

Democrat Representative of New York's 7th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

October 27, 1780 (78 years old)

Birthday

January 2, 1859

Death

Served two non-consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives
Engaged in mercantile and agricultural pursuits before and after his political career
Held local government positions including Town Supervisor and Sheriff of Ulster County
Initially served as a Jacksonian and later as a Democrat in Congress
Chaired the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Navy during his second term
Declined to seek re-election after both of his terms in Congress
Died in his hometown where he was also interred
Had family members who also served in local government positions