Peter Hercules Wendover (August 1, 1768 – September 24, 1834) was a United States Representative from New York, serving three terms from 1815 to 1821.
Biography edit
Born in New York City, Wendover received a liberal schooling and held several local offices. He was a member of the volunteer fire department of New York City in 1796. He served as delegate to the State constitutional conventions in 1801 and 1821 and was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1804.
Congress edit
Wendover was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth, Fifteenth, and Sixteenth Congresses (March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1821).
Later career edit
Afterward, he served as the Sheriff of New York County, New York, from 1822 to 1825.
Death edit
He died in New York City on September 24, 1834, and was buried in the Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Peter H. Wendover (id: W000293)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.