About Sumner Baldwin
Lived 1833 – 1903 (aged 69). Sumner Baldwin was an American banker and politician.
Sumner Baldwin (March 8, 1833, in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York – January 26, 1903) was an American merchant, banker and politician from New York State.
Life
In 1856, he removed to Wellsville, and became a partner in his brother's grocery store. In 1866, the brothers sold the store, and engaged in tanning instead. In 1869, they sold the tanning plant, and opened the Bank of Wellsville.
In politics, he was a Republican. He was Supervisor of the Town of Wellsville for seven years.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Allegany Co.) in 1876 and 1877.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (27th D.) in 1882 and 1883.
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Who was Sumner Baldwin?
American private banker and politician (1833-1903)
When was Sumner Baldwin born?
Sumner Baldwin was born on 8 March 1833.
When did Sumner Baldwin die?
Sumner Baldwin died on 26 January 1903.
What was Sumner Baldwin's occupation?
Sumner Baldwin was a banker and politician.
What nationality was Sumner Baldwin?
Sumner Baldwin was American.
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