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Simon J. Schermerhorn

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Simon J. Schermerhorn
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st district
In office
March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895
Preceded byJohn M. Wever
Succeeded byDavid F. Wilber
Personal details
Born(1827-09-25)September 25, 1827
Rotterdam, New York, US
DiedJuly 21, 1901(1901-07-21) (aged 73)
Rotterdam, New York, US
Political partyDemocrat

Simon Jacob Schermerhorn (September 25, 1827 – July 21, 1901) was an American politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1893 to 1895.

Biography

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Born in Rotterdam, Schenectady County, New York, he attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits.

Political career

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He was supervisor of the town of Rotterdam in 1856, and served two terms as school commissioner; in 1862 and 1865 he was a member of the New York State Assembly. He was a director and trustee in local banks.

Congress

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He was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-third Congress, holding office from March 4, 1893 to March 3, 1895. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1894.

Retirement and death

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After leaving Congress, he retired to his farm in Rotterdam. He died there in 1901; interment was in Viewland Cemetery.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Simon J. Schermerhorn (id: S000123)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Schenectady County

1862
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Schenectady County

1865
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st congressional district

1893–1895
Succeeded by