Summary
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.
Simon J. Schermerhorn | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | John M. Wever |
| Succeeded by | David F. Wilber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1827 Rotterdam, New York, US |
| Died | July 21, 1901 (aged 73) Rotterdam, New York, US |
| Political party | Democrat |
Biography edit
Born in Rotterdam, Schenectady County, New York, he attended the common schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits.
Political career edit
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 edit
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 edit
After leaving Congress, he retired to his farm in Rotterdam. He died there in 1901; interment was in Viewland Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Simon J. Schermerhorn (id: S000123)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.