Alexander H. Buell | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – January 29, 1853 | |
Preceded by | Henry P. Alexander |
Succeeded by | Bishop Perkins |
New York State Assembly | |
In office 1845–1845 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Fairfield, New York | July 14, 1801
Died | January 29, 1853 Washington, D.C. | (aged 51)
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | owner of general stores |
Alexander Hamilton Buell (July 14, 1801 – January 29, 1853) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1851 to 1853.
Biography
[edit]Born in Fairfield, New York, Buell attended the local district schools and Fairfield Academy. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Fairfield, and maintained general stores in other cities. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1845.
Congress
[edit]Buell was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second Congress and served from March 4, 1851, until his death in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 1853.
He was interred in the Episcopal Cemetery, Fairfield, New York.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- United States Congress. "Alexander H. Buell (id: B001038)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.