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George Hall

1770 – 1840

American politician, New York

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Lived 1770 – 1840 (aged 69). George Hall was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

George Hall (May 12, 1770 – March 20, 1840) was a United States representative from New York.

Hall was born in Cheshire, Connecticut, on May 12, 1770, he attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced in Onondaga County, New York. He moved to Onondaga, New York, in 1802 and continued the practice of law; he was postmaster of Onondaga Hollow in 1802, and was surrogate of Onondaga County from 1800 to 1822. He was supervisor in 1811 and 1812, and justice of the peace from 1818 to 1822.

Hall was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1816 and 1817, and was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 16th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1819, to March 3, 1821. He was an unsuccessful candidate in 1820 to the 17th United States Congress, and resumed the practice of law. He died in Onondaga Valley on March 20, 1840, and is interred in Onondaga Valley Cemetery.

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United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Hall?

American politician, New York (1770-1840)

When was George Hall born?

George Hall was born on 12 May 1770 in Cheshire.

When did George Hall die?

George Hall died on 20 March 1840.

What was George Hall's occupation?

George Hall was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was George Hall?

George Hall was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Hall

· Wikidata: Q4457973

· DBpedia: George Hall (New York politician)

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