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Archibald L. Linn

1802 – 1857

U.S. Representative from New York

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Lived 1802 – 1857 (aged 54). Archibald L. Linn was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Archibald Ladley Linn (October 15, 1802 – October 10, 1857) was a U.S. representative from New York.

His mother was the granddaughter of Cornelis Cuyler, the 20th Mayor of Albany and son of Johannes Cuyler, and Catharina Schuyler, herself the daughter of Johannes Schuyler and the niece of Pieter and Arent Schuyler, all of the prominent Schuyler family. His great-grandmother was also the sister of Johannes Schuyler Jr. and the aunt of Gen. Philip Schuyler.

Career Linn was a member of the class of 1820 at Union College, Schenectady, New York. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Schenectady. He served as county judge of Schenectady County from January 17, 1840, to February 9, 1845.

Following his service in the United States House of Representatives, he served for year as a member of the New York State Assembly from January 1 to December 31, 1844.

Personal life Linn was married to Mary Ten Eyck McClelland (1808–1896). Mary was the daughter of William McClelland (1768–1812) and Ann Ten Eyck McClelland (1774–1813). Her mother was the widow of Barent Ten Eyck (1766–1796) of the prominent Ten Eyck family, before she married her father, William. Together, they were the parents of:

William Linn (1826–1844) Peter Van R. Linn (1828–1901) John Blair Linn (1830–1901), a Reverend who married Mary Morgan (1835–1892). Charles F. Linn (1833–1841), who died young. Mary H. Linn (1835–1925), who married James Hastings (1835–1914) in 1871. Archibald Linn (1839–1864) Charles Franchot Linn (1841–1923), who married Rachel Fuller Linn (1848–1928). Helen Lowe Linn (1843–1923) Jeannette Linn (1845–1861)

He died in Schenectady, New York, October 10, 1857. He was interred at the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands, New York.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Union College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
Archibald Ladley Linn

Family & relationships

Parent
William Linn (clergyman)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Archibald L. Linn?

U.S. Representative from New York

When was Archibald L. Linn born?

Archibald L. Linn was born on 15 October 1802 in New York City.

When did Archibald L. Linn die?

Archibald L. Linn died on 10 October 1857 in Schenectady.

What was Archibald L. Linn's occupation?

Archibald L. Linn was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Archibald L. Linn?

Archibald L. Linn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Archibald L. Linn

· Wikidata: Q2115374

· DBpedia: Archibald L. Linn

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