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Henry Van Aernam
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Henry Van Aernam (March 11, 1819 – June 1, 1894) was a United States representative from New York.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, Preceded by ...
Henry Van Aernam | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1869 | |
Preceded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
Succeeded by | Porter Sheldon |
Constituency | 31st district |
In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
Preceded by | George W. Patterson |
Succeeded by | Francis B. Brewer |
Constituency | 33rd district |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the Cattaraugus County, 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1858 – December 31, 1858 | |
Preceded by | Alanson King |
Succeeded by | Marsena Baker |
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Born | (1819-03-11)March 11, 1819 Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 1, 1894(1894-06-01) (aged 75) Franklinville, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Prospect Cemetery Franklinville, New York |
Citizenship | US |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Amy Melissa Etheridge Van Aernam |
Children | Isadora G. Van Aernam McVey Charles Duane Van Aernam |
Alma mater | Geneva Medical College Willoughby Medical College |
Profession | Physician Politician |
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Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | September 26, 1862 - November 5, 1864 |
Rank | Surgeon |
Unit | One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry |
Battles/wars | United States Civil War |
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