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William I. Dodge

1785 – 1873

American politician

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About William I. Dodge

Lived 1785 – 1873 (aged 87–88). William I. Dodge was an American lawyer and politician.

William Irving Dodge (c. 1789 Johnstown, then in Montgomery Co., now in Fulton County, New York – January 1873) was an American politician from New York.

Biography

He was the son of Maj. Gen. Richard Dodge (1762–1832) and Ann Sarah (Irving) Dodge (1770–1808), a sister of Washington Irving (1783–1859). On January 23, 1812, he married Patience Akin (1793–1879), and they had five children. He fought in the War of 1812 as a captain, and took part in the Battle of Plattsburgh in September 1814.

Career

He was a presidential elector in 1820, voting for James Monroe and Daniel D. Tompkins. He was District Attorney of Montgomery County from 1821 to 1830. In 1824, he ran for Congress in the 16th District, but was defeated by Henry Markell. He was a member of the New York State Senate (4th D.) from 1831 to 1834, sitting in the 54th, 55th, 56th and 57th New York State Legislatures. Afterwards he removed to Syracuse, New York, and resumed the practice of law there.

Col. Richard Irving Dodge was his nephew.

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Important facts

Born
1785
Birth century
18th century
Died
1873
Occupation
Lawyer, politician
Nationality
United States
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of New York

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William I. Dodge?

American politician

When was William I. Dodge born?

William I. Dodge was born in 1785.

When did William I. Dodge die?

William I. Dodge died in 1873.

What was William I. Dodge's occupation?

William I. Dodge was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was William I. Dodge?

William I. Dodge was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William I. Dodge

· Wikidata: Q8012766

· DBpedia: William I. Dodge

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