Lemuel Stetson

Lemuel Stetson (March 13, 1804 – May 17, 1868) was an attorney, politician and judge from

New York

.

Early life

Stetson was born in Champlain, New York, one of thirteen children born to Reuben and Lois (Smedley) Stetson of Hardwick, Massachusetts.^[1] Stetson was raised on his family's farm and attended the public schools of Champlain.^[1] He attended the academy in Plattsburgh and received additional instruction in classical languages from the academy's principal.^[2] Stetson taught school while studying law with attorneys Julius C. Hubbell of Chazy, Henry. K. Averill of Rouses Point, and John Lynde of Plattsburgh.^[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1828 and commenced practice in Keeseville, New York.^[1]

Start of career

In addition to practicing law, Stetson became active in politics as a Democrat.^[1] He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1835, 1836, and 1842.^[1] From 1838 to 1843, Stetson served as district attorney of Clinton County.^[1]

Stetson was active in several upstate New York businesses, including serving as secretary and a board of directors member of the Clinton and Essex Mutual Insurance Company.^[3]

Congressman

Stetson was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1842 and served in the 28th Congress (March 4, 1843 - March 3, 1845).^[1] During his term in the US House, Stetson was a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Committee on Revolutionary Claims.^[3] In addition, he was chairman of the Committee on District of Columbia.^[3]

Later career

In 1846, Stetson was a delegate to the

1860 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore, where he supported Stephen A. Douglas for president.^[1]

Stetson returned to the State Assembly in and 1862, during the American Civil War.^[1] Stetson was a pro-Union Democrat and supported measures to prosecute the war and prevent the Confederate states from seceding.^[1]

Death and burial

Stetson died in Plattsburgh on May 17, 1868.^[4] He was buried at Riverside Cemetery in Plattsburgh.^[5]

Family

In 1831 Stetson married Helen Hascall (1808-1860).

59th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Cyclopedia, p. 40.
^ Northern Lancet, p. 91.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Northern Lancet, p. 92.
^ Death Notice, Lemuel Stetson, p. 2.
^ Spencer, p. 253.
^ ^a ^b ^c Cyclopedia, p. 41.

Sources

Magazines

Nelson, Horace (March 1, 1850). "Honorable Lemuel Stetson: County Judge of the County of Clinton". Northern Lancet and Gazette of Legal Medicine. Vol. 1, no. 2. Plattsburgh, NY: The Lancet Office – via Google Books.

Books

James E., Homans, ed. (1918). The Cyclopedia of American Biography. Vol. VIII. New York, NY: The Press Association Compilers – via Internet Archive.
Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 253.
ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0 – via Internet Archive
.

Newspapers

"Death Notice, Lemuel Stetson". Burlington Times. Burlington, VT. May 23, 1868 – via
Newspapers.com
.

External links

United States Congress. "Lemuel Stetson (id: S000874)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Lemuel Stetson at Find a Grave
Stetson Family Papers at Fort Worth Library Archives

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John Sanford	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th congressional district 1843–1845	Succeeded by Joseph Russell
New York State Assembly
Preceded by Henry McFadden	New York State Assembly Clinton County 1862	Succeeded by George Adgate

[FOOTNOTECyclopedia40-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l ^m Cyclopedia, p. 40.

[FOOTNOTENorthern_Lancet91-2] Northern Lancet, p. 91.

[FOOTNOTENorthern_Lancet92-3] Northern Lancet, p. 92.

[FOOTNOTEDeath_Notice,_Lemuel_Stetson2-4] Death Notice, Lemuel Stetson, p. 2.

[FOOTNOTESpencer253-5] Spencer, p. 253.

[FOOTNOTECyclopedia41-6] Cyclopedia, p. 41.

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