George O. Belden
George Ogilvie Belden | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 7th district | |
| In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Bruyn Hasbrouck |
| Succeeded by | Charles G. DeWitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 28, 1797 Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Died | October 9, 1833 (aged 36) Monticello, Sullivan County, New York |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Infantry of the State of New York |
| Years of service | 1831 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Twenty-third Brigade |
George Ogilvie Belden (March 28, 1797 – October 9, 1833) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as and a U.S. Representative from New York from 1827 to 1829.
Biography[edit]
Born in Norwalk, Connecticut,[1] Belden attended the public schools. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Monticello, New York.
Tenure in Congress[edit]
Belden was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth Congress and served as U. S. Representative for the seventh district of New York from March 4, 1827, to March 3, 1829.[2]
Later career[edit]
Afterward, Belden resumed the practice of law. He served as general of the Twenty-third Brigade of Infantry of the State of New York in 1831.[3]
Death[edit]
Belden died in Monticello, Sullivan County, New York, on October 9, 1833 (age 36 years, 195 days). He is interred at Old Cemetery on St. John Street, Monticello, New York.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "George O. Belden". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "George O. Belden". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "George O. Belden". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "George O. Belden". Find A Grave. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
External links[edit]
- United States Congress. "George O. Belden (id: B000324)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
