Peter H. Wendover
Peter Hercules Wendover (August 1, 1768 – September 24, 1834) was a United States Representative from New York, serving three terms from 1815 to 1821.
Biography
Born in New York City, Wendover received a liberal schooling and held several local offices. He was a member of the volunteer fire department of New York City in 1796. He served as delegate to the State constitutional conventions in 1801 and 1821 and was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1804.
Congress
Wendover was elected as a
Congresses (March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1821).Later career
Afterward, he served as the
Sheriff of New York County, New York
, from 1822 to 1825.
Death
He died in New York City on September 24, 1834, and was buried in the Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Peter H. Wendover (id: W000293)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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