Marcus M. Congdon

Marcus Morton Congdon (May 20, 1844 – September 23, 1920) was an American farmer, cheese manufacturer, and politician from New York.

Life Congdon was born on May 20, 1844, in West Clarksville, New York.

Congdon attended Friendship Academy. He lived in Clarksville, where he worked in farming, cheese manufacturing, and oil producing. In 1867, he helped build the first cheese factory in Clarksville. He served in the Assembly in 1892 and 1893. He was part of the committees for railroad, electricity, gas, and water supply.

Congdon married Elma E. Keller in 1865. Their children were Mary R. Hammond, Cassius, Archie D. Gail, and Arson. He was buried in Clarksville Cemetery.