OVERVIEW:

BORN:
August 3, 1808,
New York City, New York

DIED:
September 7, 1893 (age 85),
Garrison, New York

EDUCATION:
Doctor Bancel’s French School,
Columbia College (BA, 1827)

POLITICAL PARTY:
Whig (before 1857)
Republican (1857–1893)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
1830:
Admitted to Bar,
Began Practicing Law in New York City
1832-1833:
Commissioner of Deeds, New York City and County
1843-1845:
Member, U.S. House of Representatives (Whig-NY)
1844:
Unsuccessful Candidate for Reelection to the House
1848-1849:
Lieutenant Governor of New York
1849-1850:
Governor of New York
1851-1857:
U.S. Senator (Whig-NY)
1867-1869:
President, New York Historical Society
1869-1877:
U.S. Secretary of State 

RESOURCES:
Department of State
Biographical Directory of Congress
UVA Miller Center
Wikipedia

PORTRAITS: