Daniel Avery (politician)
Daniel Avery | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 14th district | |
| In office March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813 | |
| Preceded by | Vincent Mathews |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Markell |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
| In office March 4. 1813 – March 3, 1815 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Enos T. Throop |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
| In office September 30, 1816 – March 3, 1817 | |
| Preceded by | Enos T. Throop |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Cruger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 18, 1766 Groton, Connecticut |
| Died | January 30, 1842 (aged 75) Aurora, New York |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Lydia Avery Avery
Abigail Smith Avery Freelove Mitchell Avery |
| Children | Daniel Lewis Avery Benjamin Franklin Avery |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service | Connecticut Militia |
| Rank | ensign
lieutenant captain |
| Unit | Sixth Company, Eighth Regiment |
Daniel Avery (September 18, 1766 – January 30, 1842) was an American politician and a United States Representative from New York.
Biography
Born in Groton, Connecticut, Avery attended the common schools.
Career
Avery was appointed ensign in the Sixth Company, Eighth Regiment of the Connecticut Militia, and served as lieutenant and captain until May 1794. After moving to Aurora, Cayuga County, New York in 1795, he subsequently became the owner of a large tract of land which was farmed by tenants.[1]
Elected as a Democratic-Republican to represent the 14th district during the Twelfth Congress and the 20th district during the Thirteenth Congress, Avery held the office from March 4, 1811 to March 3, 1815. He was elected to represent the 20th District during the Fourteenth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Enos T. Throop and served from September 30, 1816 to March 3, 1817.[2] He resumed the management of his estate and was connected with the land office at Albany for twenty years.
Death
Avery died in Aurora, Cayuga County, New York, on January 30, 1842 (age 75 years, 134 days). He is interred at Oak Glen Cemetery, Aurora, New York.[3]
References
- ^ "Daniel Avery". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Daniel Avery". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
- ^ "Daniel Avery". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
External links
- United States Congress. "Daniel Avery (id: A000345)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Daniel Avery at Find-A-Grave