Samuel G. Andrews
| Samuel G. Andrews | |
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| 7th Mayor of Rochester, New York | |
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In office 1840 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Rochester |
| Succeeded by | Elijah F. Smith |
| 22nd Mayor of Rochester, New York | |
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In office 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Charles J. Hayden |
| Succeeded by | Rufus Keeler |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district | |
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In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | John Williams |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Ely |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 16, 1796 Derby, Connecticut, USA |
| Died |
June 11, 1863 (aged 66) Rochester, New York, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Rochester, New York |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samuel George Andrews (October 16, 1796 – June 11, 1863) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Biography
Born in Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut, on October 16, 1796, Andrews was the Son of Samuel James and Demaris (Tyler) Andrews. He attended the public schools and a classical academy in Chester, Connecticut. He moved to New York in 1815 with his parents, who settled in Rochester.
Career
Andrews became engaged in the mercantile business, but he also served as clerk of the New York State assembly in 1831 and 1832. A clerk of Monroe County from 1834 to 1837, he was on the board of aldermen in 1838. He served as Clerk of the New York State Senate in 1840 and 1841. For two years he was clerk of the court of errors. He was appointed postmaster of Rochester on January 8, 1842, and served until July 18, 1845, when his successor was appointed.
Andrews served twice as Mayor of Rochester, New York in 1846 and 1850. He was a delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1856.[1]
Elected as a Whig (later the Republican Party) to the 35th United States Congressas representative for the twenty-ninth district of New York, Andrews held office from March 4, 1857, to March 3, 1859.[2]
Death
Andrews died in Rochester, Monroe County, New York, on June 11, 1863 (age 66 years, 238 days). He is interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York.[3]
References
- ↑ "Samuel G. Andrews". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ↑ "Samuel G. Andrews". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ↑ "Samuel G. Andrews". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by John Williams |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th congressional district March 4, 1857 - March 3, 1859 |
Succeeded by Alfred Ely |