William H. Lamport
William Henry Lamport (May 27, 1811 – July 21, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Brunswick, New York, Lamport moved with his parents to Gorham, New York in 1826. He attended the public schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. Supervisor of Gorham in 1848 and 1849. Sheriff of Ontario County 1850–1853. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Ontario Co., 1st D.) in 1855. He moved to Canandaigua in 1864. He served as president of the village of Canandaigua in 1866 and 1867.
Lamport was elected as a Republican to the Forty-second and Forty-third Congresses (March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1874. He retired to Canandaigua, New York, where he died July 21, 1891. He was interred in the West Avenue Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "William H. Lamport (id: L000042)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jesse Cost |
New York State Assembly Ontario County, 1st District 1855 |
Succeeded by Samuel A. Foot |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by William H. Kelsey |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 25th congressional district March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 |
Succeeded by Clinton D. MacDougall |
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