Isaac Finch Explained

Isaac Finch
State:New York
Term Start:March 4, 1829
Term End:March 3, 1831
Predecessor:Richard Keese
Successor:William Hogan
Birth Date:13 October 1783
Birth Place:Stillwater, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Jay, New York, U.S.
Resting Place:Central Cemetery
Party:Anti-Jacksonian
Profession:Politician
Allegiance:United States
Rank:Major
Battles:War of 1812

Isaac Finch (October 13, 1783 – June 23, 1845) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Stillwater, New York, Finch moved with his parents to Peru, New York, in 1787.He attended the public schools.He studied law, but did not engage in extensive practice.He settled near Jay, New York, and became interested in agricultural pursuits.He served as major in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of Infantry during the War of 1812.He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Essex Co.) in 1822 and 1824.

Finch was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the 21st United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1831. Afterwards he resumed his agricultural pursuits.He died in Jay, New York, on June 23, 1845.He was interred in Central Cemetery.