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-----Original Message-----
From: Ann Hess [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2005 11:30 AM
To: Travis, John
Subject: Re: FW: NEW YORK LEGISLATURE
The Assembly did have one year terms until 1938. Then went to 2 year
terms. M/A Ogden was elected 1833 & 1834. Joe thinks 1840 was when
elections were standardized in Nov. To take Office in Jan. Hope this
helps Ann
Travis, John wrote:
>-----Original Message-----
>From: A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State
>history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jack Harpster
>Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 12:36 PM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: NEW YORK LEGISLATURE
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>Can anyone advise on the following. In the early 1830s, were men sent
>to the New York Assembly elected for one-year or two-year terms?
>Also, in what month during the year were these elections held, and
>when did the terms actually begin?
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>I am writing a biography on Delaware County's William Butler Ogden,
>who went on to fame and fortune building Chicago from 1835 to his
>death in 1877. He served in the Assembly in 1834-35 at the behest of
>the Albany Regency, to help promote legislative approval for building
>the New York and Erie Railroad. I would appreciate any information or
>references on this topic as well.
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>Jack Harpster
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