Alexander H. Buell
American politician
Alexander H. Buell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – January 29, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Henry P. Alexander |
Succeeded by | Bishop Perkins |
New York State Assembly | |
In office 1845–1845 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1801-07-14)July 14, 1801 Fairfield, New York |
Died | January 29, 1853(1853-01-29) (aged 51) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | owner of general stores |
Alexander Hamilton Buell (July 14, 1801 – January 29, 1853) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1851 to 1853.
Biography
Born in Fairfield, New York, Buell attended the local district schools and Fairfield Academy. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Fairfield, and maintained general stores in other cities. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1845.
Congress
Buell was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second Congress and served from March 4, 1851, until his death in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 1853.
He was interred in the Episcopal Cemetery, Fairfield, New York.
See also
- List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)
References
- United States Congress. "Alexander H. Buell (id: B001038)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Henry P. Alexander | Representative from New York's 17th congressional district March 4, 1851 – January 29, 1853 | Succeeded by Bishop Perkins |
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