Nathaniel P. Tallmadge
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Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge (February 8, 1795 November 2, 1864) was an American lawyer and politician. He was a U.S. Senator from New York and Governor of the Wisconsin Territory
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in 1815. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1818, and commenced practice in Poughkeepsie, New York
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of the New York State Assembly
in 1828. He was a member of the New York State Senate
(2nd District) from 1830 to 1833.
In 1833
, he was elected as a Jacksonian Democrat to the United States Senate
for a term beginning on March 4, 1833. In 1838
, he was a member of the "Conservatives," a faction of former Democrats who endorsed the Whig candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, William H. Seward
and Luther Bradish
. In 1839
, Tallmadge ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate, nominated by the Whigs, but due to a Democratic majority in the State Senate, who objected to his election, no choice was made, and the seat became vacant on March 4, 1839. On January 13, 1840, Tallmadge was re-elected to his old seat by the new State Legislature which had Whig majorities in both houses. He took his seat on January 27, 1840, and served until June 17, 1844, when he resigned, having been appointed by President John Tyler
to be Governor of Wisconsin Territory. His residence became Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
. He was Governor of Wisconsin Territory
until his removal from office on April 8, 1845.
on November 2, 1864. He was buried at the Rienzi Cemetery in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Tallmadge created the cemetery in 1845 when his son died and asked to be buried in the plot.
Wisconsin Territory
The Territory of Wisconsin was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 3, 1836, until May 29, 1848, when an eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Wisconsin...
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Early life
Tallmadge graduated from Union CollegeUnion College
Union College is a private, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. In the 19th century, it became the "Mother of Fraternities", as...
in 1815. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1818, and commenced practice in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie (city), New York
Poughkeepsie is a city in the state of New York, United States, which serves as the county seat of Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie is located in the Hudson River Valley midway between New York City and Albany...
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Political career
He was a member from Dutchess CountyDutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York, in the state's Mid-Hudson Region of the Hudson Valley. The 2010 census lists the population as 297,488...
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...
in 1828. He was 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...
(2nd District) from 1830 to 1833.
In 1833
United States Senate election in New York, 1833
The 1833 United States Senate election in New York was held on February 5, 1833, by the New York State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator to represent the State of New York in the United States Senate.-Background:Charles E...
, he was elected as a Jacksonian Democrat to the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
for a term beginning on March 4, 1833. In 1838
New York gubernatorial election, 1838
The 1838 New York gubernatorial election was held from November 5 to 7, 1838, to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York.-Results:...
, he was a member of the "Conservatives," a faction of former Democrats who endorsed the Whig candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, William H. Seward
William H. Seward
William Henry Seward, Sr. was the 12th Governor of New York, United States Senator and the United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson...
and Luther Bradish
Luther Bradish
Luther Bradish was an American lawyer and politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of New York from 1839 to 1842.-Life:...
. In 1839
United States Senate election in New York, 1839/1840
The 1839/1840 United States Senate election in New York was held on February 4, 1839, and January 13, 1840, by the New York State Legislature to elect a U.S. Senator to represent the State of New York in the United States Senate.-Background:...
, Tallmadge ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate, nominated by the Whigs, but due to a Democratic majority in the State Senate, who objected to his election, no choice was made, and the seat became vacant on March 4, 1839. On January 13, 1840, Tallmadge was re-elected to his old seat by the new State Legislature which had Whig majorities in both houses. He took his seat on January 27, 1840, and served until June 17, 1844, when he resigned, having been appointed by President John Tyler
John Tyler
John Tyler was the tenth President of the United States . A native of Virginia, Tyler served as a state legislator, governor, U.S. representative, and U.S. senator before being elected Vice President . He was the first to succeed to the office of President following the death of a predecessor...
to be Governor of Wisconsin Territory. His residence became Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The name is French for bottom of the lake, for it is located at the bottom of Lake Winnebago. The population was 42,203 at the 2000 census...
. He was Governor of Wisconsin Territory
Wisconsin Territory
The Territory of Wisconsin was an organized incorporated territory of the United States that existed from July 3, 1836, until May 29, 1848, when an eastern portion of the territory was admitted to the Union as the State of Wisconsin...
until his removal from office on April 8, 1845.
Later years
He devoted himself to writing Spiritualist tracts. He died in Battle Creek, MichiganBattle Creek, Michigan
Battle Creek is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, at the confluence of the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek Rivers. It is the principal city of the Battle Creek, Michigan Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Calhoun county...
on November 2, 1864. He was buried at the Rienzi Cemetery in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Tallmadge created the cemetery in 1845 when his son died and asked to be buried in the plot.