William Mason (New York politician)

William Mason (September 10, 1786 – January 13, 1860) was an American physician and politician who served one term as a United States representative from New York from 1835 to 1837.

William Mason
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st district
In office
March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837
Preceded byHenry Mitchell
Succeeded byJohn C. Clark
Personal details
BornSeptember 10, 1786
Lebanon, Connecticut
DiedJanuary 13, 1860 (aged 73)
Norwich, New York
Political partyJacksonian

Biography

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Mason was born in Lebanon, Connecticut on September 10, 1786. He studied medicine in Vermont and practiced in Preston, New York. He was a surgeon of the Chenango County Company, New York Volunteers, in 1812. He then became clerk of Chenango County in 1820 – 1821, and a member of the New York State Assembly in 1821 and 1822.

Congress

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He was elected as a Jacksonian to the 24th United States Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837).

Death

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Mason died in Norwich, New York on January 13, 1860; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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  • United States Congress. "William Mason (id: M000227)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st congressional district

1835–1837
Succeeded by