Gamaliel H. Barstow
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Gamaliel Henry Barstow was an American physician, lawyer and politician.
, in 1812 where he worked at his father's farm and taught school. He studied medicine in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
, and practiced.
He was a member from Tioga County of the New York State Assembly
from 1815 to 1819. He was First Judge of the Tioga County Court from 1818 to 1823, and at the same time a member of the New York State Senate
from 1819 to 1822. He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1824 and 1827. He was New York State Treasurer
from 1825 to 1826. In 1830 he was a Supervisor of Nichols, N.Y.
Barstow was elected as an Anti-Mason
to the 22nd United States Congress
, and served from March 4, 1831 to March 3, 1833). In 1836 he was the Whig
candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York
on the ticket with Jesse Buel, but they were defeated by the incumbent Governor Marcy and Lt. Gov. John Tracy. He was again State Treasurer from 1838 to 1839.
Afterwards he continued the practice of medicine and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Nichols, N.Y., until his death there. He was buried at Ashbury Cemetery, near Nichols, N.Y.
Life
He moved to Tioga County, New YorkTioga County, New York
As of the census of 2010, there were 51,125 people residing in the county, with 22,203 housing units, of these 20,350 occupied, 1,853 vacant. The population density was 98 people per square mile...
, in 1812 where he worked at his father's farm and taught school. He studied medicine in Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Great Barrington, Massachusetts
Great Barrington is a town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 7,104 at the 2010 census. Both a summer resort and home to Ski Butternut, Great Barrington includes the villages of Van...
, and practiced.
He was a member from Tioga County of the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
from 1815 to 1819. He was First Judge of the Tioga County Court from 1818 to 1823, and at the same time a member of the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
from 1819 to 1822. He was again a member of the State Assembly in 1824 and 1827. He was New York State Treasurer
New York State Treasurer
The New York State Treasurer was a state cabinet officer in the State of New York between 1776 and 1926. During the re-organization of the state government under Governor Al Smith, the office was abolished and its responsibilities transferred to the new Department of Audit and Control headed by the...
from 1825 to 1826. In 1830 he was a Supervisor of Nichols, N.Y.
Barstow was elected as an Anti-Mason
Anti-Masonic Party
The Anti-Masonic Party was the first "third party" in the United States. It strongly opposed Freemasonry and was founded as a single-issue party aspiring to become a major party....
to the 22nd United States Congress
22nd United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President:** John C. Calhoun , resigned December 28, 1832, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore:** Samuel Smith , first elected December 5, 1831** Littleton W...
, and served from March 4, 1831 to March 3, 1833). In 1836 he was the Whig
Whig Party (United States)
The Whig Party was a political party of the United States during the era of Jacksonian democracy. Considered integral to the Second Party System and operating from the early 1830s to the mid-1850s, the party was formed in opposition to the policies of President Andrew Jackson and his Democratic...
candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York
Lieutenant Governor of New York
The Lieutenant Governor of New York is a constitutional office in the executive branch of the government of New York State. It is the second highest ranking official in state government. The lieutenant governor is elected on a ticket with the governor for a four year term...
on the ticket with Jesse Buel, but they were defeated by the incumbent Governor Marcy and Lt. Gov. John Tracy. He was again State Treasurer from 1838 to 1839.
Afterwards he continued the practice of medicine and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Nichols, N.Y., until his death there. He was buried at Ashbury Cemetery, near Nichols, N.Y.
Sources
- http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/barsham-bartless.html Political Graveyard
- http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ny/state/his/bk12/ch7/pt1.html NY History, elections 1836
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 35, 201, 206, 257 and 365; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858) (Google Books)
External links
- Gamaliel H. Barstow at Find-A-Grave