Guy R. Pelton
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Guy Ray Pelton (August 3, 1824 ā July 24, 1890) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He served as a U.S. Representative to the 34th United States Congress (1855 to 1857).
Quick Facts Member of the United States House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Guy R. Pelton | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office March 4, 1855 ā March 3, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Hiram Walbridge |
Succeeded by | Daniel Sickles |
Constituency | New York's 3rd congressional district |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-08-03)August 3, 1824 Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | July 24, 1890(1890-07-24) (aged 65) Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, U.S. |
Resting place | Mahaiwe Cemetery, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Other political affiliations | Republican (from 1856) |
Spouse(s) | Mary Childs Franklin (m. 1859) Angelina Scoville (m. 1879) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Oberlin College (attended) |
Profession | Attorney |
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