United States Representative Directory

Demas Barnes

Demas Barnes served as a representative for New York (1867-1869).

Democratic
New York
District 2
Former

New York

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 2

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1867-1869

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Demas Barnes served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1867 to 1869. A member of the Democratic Party, Demas Barnes contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

Demas Barnes’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, Demas Barnes participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Demas Barnes (April 4, 1827 – May 1, 1888) was an American businessman and politician and a United States representative from New York, serving one term from 1867 to 1869.