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56th New York State Legislature
The 56th New York State Legislature, consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly, met from January 1 to April 30, 1833, during the first year of William L. Marcy's governorship, in Albany. Background Under the provisions of the New York Constitution of 1821, 32 Senators were elected on general tickets in eight senatorial districts for four-year terms. They were divided into four classes, and every year eight Senate seats came up for election. Assemblymen were elected countywide on general tickets to a one-year term, the whole Assembly being renewed annually. At this time, there were three political parties: the Jacksonian Democrats, the Anti-Masonic Party, and the National Republican Party. The Anti-Masonic state convention met on June 21, and nominated again Assemblyman Francis Granger for governor and Samuel Stevens, of New York City, for lieutenant governor. They also nominated a full ticket of presidential electors, apparently composed of some s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Tracy (New York Politician)
John Tracy (October 26, 1783 in Norwich, Connecticut – June 18, 1864 in Oxford, New York) was an American lawyer and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1833 to 1838. Life At the beginning of the 19th century he moved to Columbus, New York. In 1805 he moved to Oxford, where he served as deputy county clerk under his relative Uri Tracy. He studied law with Stephen O. Runyan, was admitted to the bar in 1808, and practiced in Oxford. He married Susan Hyde in Franklin, Connecticut, on August 30, 1813. Tracy was active in politics, first as a Democratic-Republican, and later as a Democrat. In 1815, he was appointed Surrogate of Chenango County, a post he held four years. He was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1820, and returned in 1821, 1822 and 1826. In 1821 he was re-appointed surrogate, and in 1823 he became First Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and he served until resigning in 1833. In 1830 the state legislature elected Tracy as a reg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Young (New York Politician)
Samuel Young (1779, Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts – November 3, 1850 Ballston, Saratoga County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician. Life In 1813, he was Moderator of the Board of Supervisors of Saratoga County. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Saratoga Co.) in 1814 and 1814–15; and was Speaker in 1814-15. From 1816 to 1840, he was a member of the Erie Canal Commission. He was a member of the New York State Senate (Eastern D.) from 1818 to 1821, sitting in the 41st, 42nd, 43rd and 44th New York State Legislatures. In 1819. he was the Bucktails candidate for U.S. Senator from New York, but due to a three-cornered contest with Clintonian John C. Spencer and Federalist Rufus King, no-one was elected. Young was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1821. In 1824 he was the Bucktails candidate for Governor of New York, but lost to DeWitt Clinton. He was again a member of the State Assembly (Saratoga Co.) in 18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
United States Senate Special Election In New York, 1833
The 1833 United States Senate special election in New York was held on January 4, 1833, by the New York State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator (Class 3) to represent the State of New York in the United States Senate. Background William L. Marcy had been elected in 1831 to this seat. In November 1832, Marcy was elected Governor, and upon taking office resigned his Senate seat on January 1, 1833. At the State election in November 1832, a very large Jacksonian-Democratic majority was elected to the Assembly, and six of the eight State Senators elected were Jacksonian Democrats. The 56th New York State Legislature met from January 1 to April 30, 1833, at Albany. The party strength in the Assembly as shown by the election for Speaker was: 99 for Jacksonian Democrat Charles L. Livingston and 22 for Anti-Mason John C. Spencer. Candidates New York State Comptroller Silas Wright, Jr., was the candidate of the Jacksonian Democrats. Result Silas Wright, Jr., was the choice of both th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John C
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speaker Of The New York State Assembly
The speaker of the New York State Assembly is the highest official in the New York State Assembly, customarily elected from the ranks of the majority party. As in most countries with a British heritage, the speaker presides over the lower house of the legislature. The position exists in every U.S. state and in the United States House of Representatives, the lower house of the Congress. New York's Assembly Speaker is very powerful. Effectively, the Speaker of the New York Assembly has the power to control much of the business in the Assembly and, in fact, throughout all of state government. Through almost single-handed control of the chamber, the Assembly Speaker is able to dictate what legislation makes and does not make it to the floor. Selection The Assembly elects its speaker at the beginning of a new term following the state elections, or after a vacancy in the office has occurred. The Clerk of the Assembly from the previous year will convene the Assembly and preside ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myndert Van Schaick
Myndert Van Schaick (September 2, 1782 in Albany, New York – December 1, 1865 in New York City) was an American politician from New York and co-founder of Children's Village with 23 others. Early life He was the son of Brigadier General Goose Van Schaick (1736–1789), a Continental Army officer during the American Revolutionary War, and Maria ( née Ten Broeck) Van Schaick (1750–1829). His paternal grandparents were Sybrant Van Schaick, who served as Mayor of Albany, New York from 1756 to 1761, and Alida (née Rosebloom) Van Schaick. His mother was the eldest of ten daughters born to John Tobias Ten Broeck (himself the son of Dirck Wesselse Ten Broeck). Career Van Schaick was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co.) in 1832, and an Alderman of New York City (5th Ward) in 1832-33. At the same time he was Treasurer of the Board of Health of New York City, while a cholera epidemic ravaged the city. He was a member of the New York State Senate (1st D.) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Griffin (Allegany County, NY)
John Griffin (c. 1771 – February 9, 1846, Cuba, Allegany County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life While living in Ontario County, New York, he fought in the War of 1812. He removed to Cuba NY in 1820. He was First Judge of the Allegany County Court from 1823 to 1833. He was a member of the New York State Senate (8th D.) from 1833 to 1836, sitting in the 56th, 57th, 58th and 59th New York State Legislature The 59th New York State Legislature, consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly, met from January 5 to May 26, 1836, during the fourth year of William L. Marcy's governorship, in Albany. Background Under the pro ...s. Sources''The New York Civil List''compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 129ff, 141 and 393; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858)transcribed from the ''Cattaraugus Republican'' (issue of February 16, 1846) 1770s births 1846 deaths New York (state) state senators Anti-Masonic Part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel L
Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him the third highest-grossing actor of all time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gave him an Academy Honorary Award in 2022 as "A cultural icon whose dynamic work has resonated across genres and generations and audiences worldwide". Jackson started his career on stage making his professional theatre debut in ''Mother Courage and her Children'' in 1980 at The Public Theatre. From 1981 to 1983 he originated the role of Private Louis Henderson in '' A Soldier's Story'' Off-Broadway. He also originated the role of Boy Willie in August Wilson's ''The Piano Lesson'' in 1987 at the Yale Repertory Theatre. He returned to the play in the 2022 Broadway revival playing Doaker Charles. Jackson early film roles include ''Coming to Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John G
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pope Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louis Hasbrouck
Louis Hasbrouck (April 22, 1777 - August 20, 1834) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Life He graduated from the College of New Jersey in 1797. Then he studied law with Josiah Ogden Hoffman in New York City, was admitted to the bar in 1801 and commenced practice in Ogdensburgh. He was Clerk of St. Lawrence County from 1802 to 1811, and from 1813 to 1817. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (St. Lawrence Co.) in 1814, noted as being sole resident slaveholder from Ogdensburgh and British sympathizer during war of 1812. He was a member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) from 1833 until his death, sitting in the 56th and 57th New York State Legislatures. He died of apoplexy at his residence in Ogdensburg, and was buried at the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Congressman Abraham J. Hasbrouck was his brother. Personal life He was the son of Joseph Hasbrouck (1744–1808) and Elizabeth (Bevier) Hasbrouck (1749–1795), and was baptized at Shawangunk, Ulster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Gansevoort (state Senator)
Peter Gansevoort (December 22, 1788 – January 4, 1876) was an American politician from New York. Early life Peter Gansevoort was the son of Gen. Peter Gansevoort (1749–1812) and Catherine ( née Van Schaick) Gansevoort. Leonard Gansevoort (1751–1810) was his uncle, and author Herman Melville (1819–1891) and Commodore Guert Gansevoort (1812–1868) were his nephews. He attended Williams College from 1804 to 1805,Friends of the Princeton University Library''The Princeton University Library Chronicle'' Volumes 13-14, 1952, page 69 graduated B.A. from the College of New Jersey in 1808. He studied law with Harmanus Bleecker, attended Litchfield Law School from 1808 to 1809, graduated M.A. from the College of New Jersey in 1811, was admitted to the bar in 1811, and practiced in Albany. Career From 1817 to 1819, he was the private secretary of Gov. DeWitt Clinton. From 1819 to 1821, he served as the Judge Advocate General of the New York State Militia. He was a memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Sudam
John Sudam, sometimes stylized Suydam, (March 23, 1782 – April 13, 1835 Albany, New York) was an American politician from New York (state), New York. Life He married Ann Tallmadge (1775–1809), a sister of James Tallmadge, Jr. and Matthias B. Tallmadge. He then married Mary Harrison Elmendorf (1795–1855), and they had several children. He was a member of the New York State Senate (2nd D.) from 1823 to 1824, sitting in the 46th New York State Legislature, 46th and 47th New York State Legislatures. He was a Regent of the University of the State of New York from 1829 until his death. He was again a member of the State Senate (2nd D.) from 1833 until his death, sitting in the 56th New York State Legislature, 56th, 57th New York State Legislature, 57th and 58th New York State Legislatures. He was buried at the Sharp Burying Ground in Kingston, New York. References Sources''The New York Civil List''compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 125, 129f, 146 and 338; Weed, Parson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
