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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Plumb was born on September 6, 1802 in Paris, New York. He went with his brothers, Joseph, and Ralph, to Fredonia, Chautauqua County in 1816. Starting in 1820, he served as a clerk in stores in Rochester and Geneva, attending school at the academy in Geneva. He then conducted business as a merchant in Jamestown and was a manufacturer of pearl ashes starting in 1824 and then in Mayville beginning in 1825. He sold his store in Jamestown in 1831 to Charles R. Harvey. He also was involved in the milling business in the area.<ref name="Young"/> |
Plumb was born on September 6, 1802 in Paris, New York. He went with his brothers, Joseph, and Ralph, to Fredonia, Chautauqua County in 1816. Starting in 1820, he served as a clerk in stores in Rochester and Geneva, attending school at the academy in Geneva. He then conducted business as a merchant in Jamestown and was a manufacturer of pearl ashes starting in 1824 and then in Mayville beginning in 1825. He sold his store in Jamestown in 1831 to Charles R. Harvey. He also was involved in the milling business in the area.<ref name="Young"/> |
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Plumb built the first steamer on [[Chautauqua Lake]]. <ref name="CLR">{{cite book |author=Corcker, Katherine and Jane Currie|author-link= |date=2002 |title=Chautauqua Lake Region |location= |publisher=Arcadia Publishing Incorporated|page= |isbn= |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Chautauqua_Lake_Region/HAolu4L1xZMC?hl=en&gbpv=0}}</ref> |
Plumb built the first steamer on [[Chautauqua Lake]]. <ref name="CLR">{{cite book |author=Corcker, Katherine and Jane Currie|author-link= |date=2002 |title=Chautauqua Lake Region |location= |publisher=Arcadia Publishing Incorporated|page= |isbn= |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Chautauqua_Lake_Region/HAolu4L1xZMC?hl=en&gbpv=0}}</ref> |
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===Politics=== |
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He served in the [[56th New York State Legislature]] in 1833. He served again in 1837.<ref name="Young"/> |
He served in the [[56th New York State Legislature]] in 1833. He served again in 1837.<ref name="Young"/> |
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He was appointed Postmaster for Jamestown on June 8, 1841, in which he had to resign when he was elected County Clerk, serving until December 5, 1843. He served 3 terms as clerk.<ref name="Young"/> |
He was appointed Postmaster for Jamestown on June 8, 1841, in which he had to resign when he was elected County Clerk, serving until December 5, 1843. He served 3 terms as clerk.<ref name="Young"/> After his service as clerk, he lived in Westfield.<ref name="Young"/> |
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===Later life=== |
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On August 4, 1871, the steamboat Chautauqua was to land at Mayville when the boiler exploded and killed 8 people. Plumb was severely injured.<ref name="Young"/> |
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===Personal life=== |
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He married Mary Ann Davis in 1832 and they had three children, including Elizaebth, Arthur, and Samuel. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:05, 18 June 2024
Alvin Plumb | |
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| New York State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1833 – December 31, 1833 | |
| Preceded by | Squire White |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 6, 1802 Paris, New York |
| Political party | Anti-Jacksonian |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alvin Plumb was an American businessman and politician. He served one term in the New York State Assembly (1833), representing Chautauqua County, New York.[1]
Biography
Early life and career
Plumb was born on September 6, 1802 in Paris, New York. He went with his brothers, Joseph, and Ralph, to Fredonia, Chautauqua County in 1816. Starting in 1820, he served as a clerk in stores in Rochester and Geneva, attending school at the academy in Geneva. He then conducted business as a merchant in Jamestown and was a manufacturer of pearl ashes starting in 1824 and then in Mayville beginning in 1825. He sold his store in Jamestown in 1831 to Charles R. Harvey. He also was involved in the milling business in the area.[1]
Plumb built the first steamer on Chautauqua Lake. [2]
Politics
He served in the 56th New York State Legislature in 1833. He served again in 1837.[1]
He was appointed Postmaster for Jamestown on June 8, 1841, in which he had to resign when he was elected County Clerk, serving until December 5, 1843. He served 3 terms as clerk.[1] After his service as clerk, he lived in Westfield.[1]
Later life
On August 4, 1871, the steamboat Chautauqua was to land at Mayville when the boiler exploded and killed 8 people. Plumb was severely injured.[1]
Personal life
He married Mary Ann Davis in 1832 and they had three children, including Elizaebth, Arthur, and Samuel.
References
- ^ a b c d e f Young, Andrew White (1875). "History of Chautauqua County, New York From Its First Settlement to the Present Time; with Numerous Biographical and Family Sketches". Matthews & Warren.
- ^ Corcker, Katherine and Jane Currie (2002). Chautauqua Lake Region. Arcadia Publishing Incorporated.