Edward Curtis (politician)

Edward Curtis
Collector of the Port of New York
In office
1841–1844
Preceded byJohn J. Morgan
Succeeded byCornelius P. Van Ness
Chairman of the United States House Committee on Commerce
In office
1839–1841
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byGideon Lee
Succeeded byFernando Wood
Personal details
Born(1801-10-25)October 25, 1801
Windsor, Vermont
DiedAugust 2, 1856(1856-08-02) (aged 54)
New York City, New York
Political partyWhig
Alma materUnion College

Edward Curtis (October 25, 1801 in Windsor, Vermont – August 2, 1856) was a representative from New York for two terms, March 4, 1837, through March 3, 1841. He served as collector of the Port of New York beginning on March 23, 1841 until July 7, 1844.[1]

  1. ^ The New Collector Talks, The New York Times, July 31, 1891, pg. 8.

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