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Meade Purdy

1796 – 1870

American politician

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Lived 1796 – 1870 (aged 73). Meade Purdy was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Smith Meade Purdy (July 31, 1796 – March 30, 1870) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. representative from New York from 1843 to 1845.

Biography Born in North Norwich, New York, Purdy attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Sherburne, New York, in 1819. He moved to Norwich, New York, in 1827 and continued the practice of law. He was appointed judge of the court of common pleas and surrogate of Chenango County in 1833 and served until his resignation in 1837.

Congress Purdy was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1844.

Later career and death He resumed the practice of law.

Purdy was elected judge and surrogate of Chenango County in 1847 and served until 1851. He declined a renomination owing to poor health and retired from active pursuits.

He died in Norwich, New York, March 30, 1870. He was interred in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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United States representative
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Smith Meade Purdy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Meade Purdy?

American politician (1796-1870)

When was Meade Purdy born?

Meade Purdy was born on 31 July 1796 in Norwich.

When did Meade Purdy die?

Meade Purdy died on 30 March 1870.

What was Meade Purdy's occupation?

Meade Purdy was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Meade Purdy?

Meade Purdy was American.

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· Wikipedia: Meade Purdy

· Wikidata: Q6803175

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