Isaac Finch was a U.S. Representative

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 from New York

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Born in Stillwater, New York

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, Finch moved with his parents to Peru, New York

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, in 1787.
He attended the public schools.
He studied law, but did not engage in extensive practice.
He settled near Jay, New York

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, and became interested in agricultural pursuits.
He served as major in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of Infantry during the War of 1812

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He was a member of the New York State Assembly

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 (Essex Co.) in 1822

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 and 1824

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Finch was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the 21st United States Congress

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, holding office from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1831. Afterwards he resumed his agricultural pursuits.
He died in Jay, New York

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, June 23, 1845.
He was interred in Central Cemetery.