Daniel Gott

Daniel Gott (July 10, 1794 – July 6, 1864) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative for New York's 24th congressional district from 1847 to 1851.

Early life and education Daniel Gott was born in Hebron, Connecticut, on July 10, 1794, to Hazael and Abigail Gott (née Phelps). He attended the schools of Hebron, then taught school and began to learn the clothier's trade from his uncle Ebenezer Snow.

After beginning the study of law with attorney Sylvester Gilbert in Hebron, in 1817 Gott moved to Pompey, New York, where he taught school and continued the study of law with attorneys Victory Birdseye and Daniel Wood, the father of Daniel P. Wood. The 98th Regiment was activated for duty in defense of Sackets Harbor, New York during October 1814. Gott served for many years as a trustee of Pompey Academy. He later became identified with the Whig Party, and in 1844 was chosen as an elector for Whig presidential nominee Henry Clay, but Democratic nominee James K. Polk carried New York in the November election. During his House service, Gott was a member of the Committee on Territories.

As an advocate of ending slavery, in December 1848 Gott introduced a resolution condemning slavery in the District of Columbia and ordering the committee with jurisdiction to prepare legislation to end it. With many proponents of slavery out of the chamber when the vote took place, the resolution passed 98 to 88. While he was encouraged by the private feedback he received, including support from Gott, this proposal failed to attract many public backers, so Lincoln never formally introduced it. Slocum served as a major general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, and later served as a member of the U.S. House. In 1849 and 1851, Gott was elected as his Assembly district's delegate to the Whig Party state convention.

Later career In 1851, Gott was the unsuccessful Whig nominee for a seat on the New York Supreme Court.

Gott was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church.

Personal life Gott died in Syracuse, on July 6, 1864, aged 69,

In 1819, Gott married Anna Baldwin, the sister of his law partner Samuel Baldwin, who was widowed after the death of attorney Stephen Sedgwick. Their children included Daniel Francis, Amelia, Anne, Charles, and Samuel Sackett. Congressman Charles B. Sedgwick (1815–1883) and State Senator Henry J. Sedgwick (1812–1868), both of whom studied law under Gott, were his stepsons.