Reuben Whallon
Reuben Whallon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Town Supervisor of Essex, New York | |
| In office 1827–1829 | |
| Preceded by | Ransom Noble |
| Succeeded by | John Gould |
| In office 1818–1819 | |
| Preceded by | Unknown (town records incomplete) |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Hascall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1776 Argyle, New York. U.S. |
| Resting place | Whallons Bay Cemetery, Essex, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Jacksonian (from 1832) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic-Republican (1806–1832) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Reuben Whallon (December 7, 1776 – April 15, 1843) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1833 to 1835.
Biography
Born in Bedminster, New Jersey, Whallon attended the common schools. He moved to
He moved to Essex, New York, in 1814. He was a large landowner, farmer, merchant, mill owner, and ironmaster. He served as captain and major in the New York State Militia in 1803–1814. He served as member of the State assembly in 1808, 1809, and 1811. Supervisor of the town of Essex in 1818, 1819, 1827, and 1828. First judge of Essex County Court of Common Pleas 1831–1838.
Congress
Whallon was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-third Congress (March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835). He served as chairman of the Committee on Expenditures on Public Buildings (Twenty-third Congress).
Later career and death
He again engaged in his former business pursuits.
He died on his estate at Whallons Bay, town of Essex, New York, on April 15, 1843. He was interred in Whallons Bay Cemetery.
Sources
- United States Congress. "Reuben Whallon (id: W000321)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
