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Silas Condit

1778 – 1861

American politician

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Lived 1778 – 1861 (aged 83). Silas Condit was an American politician.

Silas Condit (August 18, 1778 – November 29, 1861) was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey, serving one term from 1831 to 1833.

Early life and career Condit was born in Orange, New Jersey. He was the son of John Condit. Condit graduated from Princeton College in 1795. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Orange, and moved to Newark, New Jersey.

Political career He served as clerk of Essex County from 1804 to 1811, and as Sheriff of Essex County from 1813 to 1816. He served as member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1812, 1813, and 1816, and served in the New Jersey Legislative Council from 1819 to 1822.

He served as president of the Newark Banking Co. 1820–1842.

Congress Condit was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-second Congress, serving in office from March 4, 1831 to March 3, 1833. He engaged in banking. He served as delegate to the State constitutional convention in 1844.

Death He died in Newark, New Jersey, November 29, 1861, and was interred in that city's First Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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Important facts

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Education
Princeton University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Silas Condit?

American politician (1778-1861)

When was Silas Condit born?

Silas Condit was born on 18 August 1778 in Orange.

When did Silas Condit die?

Silas Condit died on 29 November 1861 in Newark.

What was Silas Condit's occupation?

Silas Condit was a politician.

What nationality was Silas Condit?

Silas Condit was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Silas Condit

· Wikidata: Q541528

· DBpedia: Silas Condit

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