-----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:

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>history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Jack Harpster
>Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2005 12:36 PM
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>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?
>
>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.
>
>Jack Harpster
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