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George Townsend

George Townsend served as a representative for New York (1815-1819).

  • Republican
  • New York
  • District 1
  • Former
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Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1815-1819

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

George Townsend was an American politician who served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1815 to 1819. A member of the Republican Party, Townsend served 2 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from the state’s 1 congressional district.

Congressional Career

George Townsend was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party, representing New York from the state’s 1 congressional district. Townsend served from 1815-12-04 to 1819-03-03, contributing to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

During this period of American history, Townsend participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of the people of New York. As a Republican Party member, Townsend’s legislative work reflected the political priorities and values of the party’s constituency during this era.

Legacy

George Townsend’s service in Congress contributed to the legislative history of New York and the broader history of the United States. As a Republican Party representative from New York, Townsend played a role in the governance of the nation during a formative period in American political life.

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