Silas M. Burroughs (politician)
Silas Mainville Burroughs (July 16, 1810 – June 3, 1860) was a U.S. representative from New York.
Silas M. Burroughs | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 31st district | |
| In office March 4, 1857 – June 3, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas T. Flagler |
| Succeeded by | Edwin R. Reynolds |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1837 1850-51 1853 | |
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| Born | July 16, 1810 Ovid, New York |
| Died | June 3, 1860 (aged 49) Medina, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Biography edit
Born in Ovid, New York, Burroughs completed a preparatory course. He moved to Medina, New York, in 1834.[1] He became Village Clerk of Medina in 1835; and a village trustee in 1836, from 1839 to 1843, and from 1845 to 1847.[1]
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1840, and commenced practice in Medina. He was Village Attorney of Medina from 1845 to 1847. He was a brigadier general in the New York State Militia from 1848 to 1858.
Burroughs was a member of the New York State Assembly[1] in 1837, 1850, 1851, and 1853.
He was elected as a Republican to the 35th and 36th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1857, until his death in Medina on June 3, 1860.
When Burroughs died, he was a widower with two young children, Silas Mainville Burroughs, a pharmaceutical entrepreneur, and Adeline.[1] He was buried at the Boxwood Cemetery in Medina.
See also edit
References edit
- United States Congress. "Silas M. Burroughs (id: B001139)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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