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Justin Dwinell

1785 – 1850

American politician

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About Justin Dwinell

Lived 1785 – 1850 (aged 64). Justin Dwinell was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Justin Dwinell (October 28, 1785 Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont – September 17, 1850 Cazenovia, Madison County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life He was the son of Stephen Dwinell (1745–1801) and Susanna (Olin) Dwinell. He attended Williams College, and graduated from Yale College in 1808. Then he studied law in Troy with John D. Dickinson, was admitted to the bar in 1811, and commenced practice in Cazenovia. On September 12, 1813, he married Louise Whipple, and they had nine children, among them California Assemblyman John W. Dwinelle (1816–1881).

Justin Dwinell was member of the New York State Assembly (Madison Co.) in 1820–21 and 1822. He was First Judge of the Madison County Court from 1823 to 1828.

Dwinell was elected as a Crawford Democratic-Republican to the 18th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1823, to March 3, 1825. He was District Attorney of Madison County from 1837 to 1845.

He was buried at the Evergreen Cemetery in Cazenovia, New York.

His last name sometimes appears as "Dwinelle," and that is how it is spelled on his gravestone.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Williams College, Yale College
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New York State Assembly
Also known as
Justin Dwinelle

Family & relationships

Child
John W. Dwinelle

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Justin Dwinell's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Justin Dwinell?

American politician

When was Justin Dwinell born?

Justin Dwinell was born on 28 October 1785 in Shaftsbury.

When did Justin Dwinell die?

Justin Dwinell died on 17 September 1850 in Cazenovia, New York.

What was Justin Dwinell's occupation?

Justin Dwinell was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Justin Dwinell?

Justin Dwinell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Justin Dwinell

· Wikidata: Q6317547

· DBpedia: Justin Dwinell

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