Henry Bristow

For the English geologist and naturalist, see Henry William Bristow.

Henry Bristow (June 5, 1840 – October 11, 1906) was a Portuguese-born Republican U.S. Representative from New York.

Henry Bristow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903
Preceded by	Edmund H. Driggs
Succeeded by	Charles T. Dunwell
Personal details
Born	(1840-06-05)June 5, 1840 São Miguel Island, Azores
Died	October 11, 1906(1906-10-11) (aged 66) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Occupation	businessman, administrator
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	New York Militia
Years of service	April 26, 1861 - June 3, 1861
Unit	Company B, Seventh Regiment

Life Before Politics

Born in São Miguel Island, Azores, Bristow immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Brooklyn, New York. He attended public and private schools. He served as a private in Company B, Seventh Regiment, New York State Militia, from April 26, 1861, to June 3, 1861, and engaged in mercantile pursuits until 1896. He was appointed city magistrate in 1896. He served as a member of the board of education of Brooklyn from 1880 to 1889.

Political career

Bristow was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1901 – March 3, 1903). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1902 to the Fifty-eighth Congress. He was appointed public administrator of Brooklyn, New York, in 1904 and served until his death in that city October 11, 1906. He was interred in Green-Wood Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Henry Bristow (id: B000843)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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