Jacob Houck Jr. (January 14, 1801 – October 2, 1857) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1841 to 1843.
Jacob Houck Jr. | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district | |
| In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | John Ely |
| Succeeded by | Richard D. Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1801 Schoharie, New York, USA |
| Died | October 2, 1857 (aged 56) Schoharie, New York, USA |
| Resting place | Lutheran Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editBorn in Schoharie, New York, Houck attended the common schools. He was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1822. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and practiced in Schoharie.
He served as district attorney of Schoharie County 1831–1836.
Congress
editHouck was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843).
Later career and death
editHe resumed the practice of law.
He died in Schoharie, New York, October 2, 1857. He was interred in Lutheran Cemetery.
Sources
edit- United States Congress. "Jacob Houck Jr. (id: H000810)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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