Simon J. Schermerhorn
Simon J. Schermerhorn | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
Preceded by | John M. Wever |
Succeeded by | David F. Wilber |
Personal details | |
Born | Rotterdam, New York, US | September 25, 1827
Died | July 21, 1901 Rotterdam, New York, US | (aged 73)
Political party | Democrat |
Simon Jacob Schermerhorn (September 25, 1827 – July 21, 1901) was an American politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1893 to 1895.
Biography[edit]
Born in Rotterdam, Schenectady County, New York, he attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Political career[edit]
He was supervisor of the town of Rotterdam in 1856, and served two terms as school commissioner; in 1862 and 1865 he was a member of the New York State Assembly. He was a director and trustee in local banks.
Congress[edit]
He was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress, holding office from March 4, 1893 to March 3, 1895. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1894.
Retirement and death[edit]
After leaving Congress, he retired to his farm in Rotterdam. He died there in 1901; interment was in Viewland Cemetery.
References[edit]
- United States Congress. "Simon J. Schermerhorn (id: S000123)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.