George O. Belden Explained

George Ogilvie Belden
State:New York
District:7th
Term Start:March 4, 1827
Term End:March 3, 1829
Preceded:Abraham Bruyn Hasbrouck
Succeeded:Charles G. DeWitt
Birth Date: March 28, 1797
Birth Place:Norwalk, Connecticut
Death Place:Monticello, Sullivan County, New York
Profession:Lawyer
Party:Jacksonian
Branch:Infantry of the State of New York
Serviceyears:1831
Rank:General
Unit:Twenty-third Brigade

George Ogilvie Belden (March 28, 1797 – October 9, 1833) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as and a U.S. Representative from New York from 1827 to 1829.

Biography

Born in Norwalk, Connecticut,[1] Belden attended the public schools. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Monticello, New York.

Tenure in Congress

Belden was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twentieth Congress and served as U. S. Representative for the seventh district of New York from March 4, 1827, to March 3, 1829.[2]

Later career

Afterward, Belden resumed the practice of law. He served as general of the Twenty-third Brigade of Infantry of the State of New York in 1831.[3]

Death

Belden died in Monticello, Sullivan County, New York, on October 9, 1833 (age 36 years, 195 days). He is interred at Old Cemetery on St. John Street, Monticello, New York.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: George O. Belden. The Political Graveyard. 24 August 2013.
  2. Web site: George O. Belden. Govtrack US Congress. 24 August 2013.
  3. Web site: George O. Belden. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 24 August 2013.
  4. Web site: George O. Belden. Find A Grave. 24 August 2013.