George Woodward Greene
George Woodward Greene | |
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Member of the New York Assembly from the 2nd District | |
In office 1885–1890 | |
Preceded by | Jacob H. Dimmick |
Succeeded by | Michael N. Kane |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district | |
In office March 4, 1869 – February 17, 1870 | |
Preceded by | Charles Van Wyck |
Succeeded by | Charles Van Wyck |
Personal details | |
Born | Mount Hope, New York, U.S. | July 4, 1831
Died | July 21, 1895 New York City, U.S. | (aged 64)
Resting place | The Plains Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
George Woodward Greene (July 4, 1831 – July 21, 1895) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served part of one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1869 to 1870.
Biography
[edit]Born in Mount Hope, New York, Greene pursued classical studies and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He taught at a school and studied law; in 1860, he was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Goshen, New York.
He became a school commissioner for Orange County, and he served as judge of the Orange County Courts from 1861 to 1864.
Congress and contested election
[edit]Greene presented credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the Forty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1869, to February 17, 1870, when he was succeeded by Charles H. Van Wyck, who contested his election.
State legislature
[edit]He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Orange Co., 2nd D.) from 1885 to 1890.
Death
[edit]Greene died in New York City on July 21, 1895. He was interred in "The Plains" Cemetery, Otisville, New York.
References
[edit]- United States Congress. "George Woodward Greene (id: G000426)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress