Luther Badger

Adams Representative of New York's 23rd district

  • Representative

    New York, district 23

    December 5, 1825 - March 3, 1827

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Congresses Served

1

House Terms

April 10, 1785 (83 years old)

Birthday

January 1, 1869

Death

  • Was a lawyer and politician in the 19th century
  • Born in Massachusetts and moved to New York as a child
  • Attended Hamilton-Oneida Academy but did not graduate
  • Began studying law in 1807 and was admitted to the bar in 1812
  • Served in the New York State Militia, achieving the rank of brigadier general
  • Served as a U.S. Representative for one term
  • After leaving Congress, engaged in mercantile pursuits and later resumed law practice
  • Served as District Attorney of Broome County
  • Married twice, first to Eunice Wells and then to Betsey (Dimock) Avery
  • Died in Jordan, New York, and was buried there