United States Representative Directory

Gilbert Dean

Gilbert Dean served as a representative for New York (1851-1855).

Democratic
New York
District 12
Former

New York

Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New York

Representing constituents across the New York delegation.

District District 12

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1851-1855

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Gilbert Dean (August 14, 1819 – October 12, 1870) was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who served as a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York from 1851 to 1854.

As a member of the Democratic Party representing New York, Gilbert Dean contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office. Gilbert Dean’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history, participating in the democratic process and representing the interests of constituents.