Henry Markell
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Henry Markell was an American lawyer and politician from New York
(1770-1852). He attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced.
Markell was elected as an Adams man to the 19th
and 20th United States Congress
es, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1829.
At the time of his death, he practiced at Oppenheim
, and was buried at the cemetery in the area which in 1838 was separated from Oppenheim as the Town of St. Johnsville
.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
Life
He was the son of Congressman Jacob MarkellJacob Markell
Jacob Markell was a U.S. Representative from New York, father of Henry Markell.Born in Schenectady County, New York, Markell attended the common schools.He moved to Manheim in 1790 and engaged in agricultural pursuits....
(1770-1852). He attended the common schools, studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced.
Markell was elected as an Adams man to the 19th
19th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:...
and 20th United States Congress
20th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state...
es, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1829.
At the time of his death, he practiced at Oppenheim
Oppenheim, New York
Oppenheim is a town in Fulton County, New York, United States. The town is at the western border of the county and is east of Utica. The population was 1,774 at the 2000 census.- History :...
, and was buried at the cemetery in the area which in 1838 was separated from Oppenheim as the Town of St. Johnsville
St. Johnsville (town), New York
St. Johnsville is a town in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 2,631 at the 2010 census. The town and its village are named after an early surveyor and commissioner, Alexander St. John....
.
Source
- The New York State Register for 1831 by Edwin Williams (page 268)