OVERVIEW:

BORN:
October 30, 1829
Albany, New York

DIED:
April 18, 1888 (age 58)
New York, New York

POLITICAL PARTY:
Whig (before 1854)
Republican (1854–1888)

HIGHLIGHTS:
1839:
Moved to Auburn, New York
1850:
Admitted to the Bar,
Began Practicing Law in Utica, New York 
District Attorney of Oneida County, New York
1858-1859:
Mayor of Utica, New York
1859-1863:
Member, U.S. House of Representatives (R-NY)
1865-1867:
Member, U.S. House of Representatives (R-NY)
1867-1881:
U.S. Senator  (R-NY)
1881:
Resigned from Senate to protest federal appointments made in New York,
Unsuccessful candidate for election to fill vacancy created by his resignation 
1882:
Nominated by President Chester Arthur as Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court,
Confirmed by the Senate and declined to serve 

RESOURCES:
Biographical Directory of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington Post
Wikipedia