Ransom H. Gillet
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Ransom Hooker Gillet (January 27, 1800 – October 24, 1876) was an attorney and politician from New York. A Jacksonian and later a Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1833 to 1837.
Quick Facts Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 14th congressional district, Preceded by ...
Ransom H. Gillet | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 14th congressional district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Beardsley |
Succeeded by | James B. Spencer |
Solicitor of the United States Court of Claims | |
In office April 26, 1858 – April 2, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Montgomery Blair |
Succeeded by | Charles Gibson |
Assistant United States Attorney General | |
In office 1855–1858 | |
Preceded by | George M. Bibb |
Succeeded by | Alfred B. McCalmont |
Solicitor of the United States Treasury | |
In office May 27, 1847 – October 30, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Seth Barton |
Succeeded by | John C. Clark |
Register of the United States Treasury | |
In office April 1, 1845 – June 3, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Thomas L. Smith |
Succeeded by | Daniel Graham |
Personal details | |
Born | (1800-01-27)January 27, 1800 New Lebanon, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 24, 1876(1876-10-24) (aged 76) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Jacksonian (before 1832) Democratic (from 1832) |
Spouse | Eleanor C. Barhydt (m. 1825-1876, his death) |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States New York |
Branch/service | New York State Militia |
Years of service | 1827-1837 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 49th Brigade |
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