Jeremiah_E._Cary

Jeremiah E. Cary

Jeremiah E. Cary

American politician

Jeremiah Eaton Cary (April 30, 1803 – November 9, 1881) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1843 to 1845.

Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district, Preceded by ...

Biography

Cary was born in Coventry, Rhode Island on April 30, 1803, he attended public school. He moved to Cherry Valley, New York, in 1820, where he studied law. Cary was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in New York City.

Congress

He was elected as a Democrat to the 28th United States Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845).

Later career and death

After his term in office, he resumed the practice of law in New York City, moving to Plainfield, New Jersey in 1860, where he continued the practice of law. Cary died in 1881.[1] He's buried at the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Plainfield, N.J.

  • United States Congress. "Jeremiah E. Cary (id: C000215)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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    New York Times - November 1881
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