Daniel Cruger
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Daniel Cruger (December 22, 1780 – July 12, 1843)[1] was an American newspaper publisher, lawyer and politician who served as a United States representative from New York.
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Daniel Cruger | |
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New York State Assembly | |
In office 1826 | |
District attorney (Steuben County) | |
In office 1818–1821 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819 | |
Preceded by | Daniel Avery Oliver C. Comstock |
Succeeded by | Caleb Baker Jonathan Richmond |
District attorney (7th Dist.) | |
In office 1815–1818 | |
Speaker of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1816 | |
New York State Assembly | |
In office 1814–1816 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1780-12-22)December 22, 1780 Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
Died | July 12, 1843(1843-07-12) (aged 62) Wheeling, Virginia, now West Virginia |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Hannah Clement Lydia Boggs Shepherd |
Education | Georgetown University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Major |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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