Alexander H. Buell

Alexander Hamilton Buell (July 14, 1801 – January 29, 1853) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1851 to 1853.

Alexander H. Buell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district
In office March 4, 1851 – January 29, 1853
Preceded by	Henry P. Alexander
Succeeded by	Bishop Perkins
New York State Assembly
In office 1845–1845
Personal details
Born	(1801-07-14)July 14, 1801 Fairfield, New York
Died	January 29, 1853(1853-01-29) (aged 51) Washington, D.C.
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	owner of general stores

Biography

Born in Fairfield, New York, Buell attended the local district schools and Fairfield Academy. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Fairfield, and maintained general stores in other cities. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1845.

Congress

Buell was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second Congress and served from March 4, 1851, until his death in Washington, D.C., on January 29, 1853.

He was interred in the Episcopal Cemetery, Fairfield, New York.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1790–1899)

References

• United States Congress. "Alexander H. Buell (id: B001038)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.