George Petrie (September 8, 1793 – May 8, 1879) was a

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. Born at

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, Petrie attended the common schools, worked as a store clerk, and became a merchant, operating a store in partnership with his brother Richard. He was active in the militia, serving as quartermaster of his regiment during the

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. He later attained the rank of

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as commander of the New York Militia's 1st Division of Riflemen. He also served in local offices, including justice of the peace. Petrie was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849) He was employed as a clerk in the

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from January 1, 1869 until August 31, 1875, when he resigned. He died at

, May 8, 1879. He was interred in Church Street Cemetery.

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