James Mullett Jr.

James Mullett Jr. (October 13, 1784 – September 10, 1858) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician. Active in Western New York, he was originally from Vermont. Mullett served two terms in the New York State Assembly (1823–1824) and was elected to the New York Supreme Court in 1847.

Biography Mullett was born on October 13, 1784, in Whitingham, Vermont, His family moved to Darien, New York, around 1800.

Political career As a member of the Bucktails—a faction of the Democratic-Republican Party opposed to Governor of New York DeWitt Clinton—Mullett was elected and served in the 46th New York State Legislature for calendar year 1823, and in the 47th New York State Legislature for calendar year 1824, representing Chautauqua County. He died in 1858 in Fredonia. His widow, Sally, lived until 1890.

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