Graham Hurd Chapin (February 10, 1799 – September 8, 1843) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1835 to 1837.
Graham H. Chapin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives from New York's 25th District | |
| In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Clark |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Birdsall |
| District attorney of Wayne County | |
| In office 1829–1830 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Graham H. Chapin February 10, 1799 Salisbury, Connecticut |
| Died | September 8, 1843 (aged 44) Mount Morris, New York |
| Political party | Jacksonian |
| Alma mater | Yale College |
Biography edit
Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, Chapin moved to Lyons, New York in 1817. He graduated from Yale College in 1819. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1823 and practiced in Lyons. Surrogate of Wayne County 1826–1833.
Political career edit
He served as district attorney of Wayne County in 1829 and 1830. He moved to Rochester, New York, in 1833 and continued the practice of law.
Congress edit
Chapin was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837).
Death edit
He died in Mount Morris, New York, September 8, 1843.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Graham H. Chapin (id: C000306)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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