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Martin Ingham Townsend

Martin Ingham Townsend served as a representative for New York (1875-1879).

  • Republican
  • New York
  • District 17
  • 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 17

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1875-1879

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Martin Ingham Townsend (born February 6, 1810) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. He represented New York’s 17th Congressional District as a Representative and served two terms in Congress. His tenure in the U.S. House began on December 6, 1875, and concluded on March 3, 1879.

During this period, Townsend served as a historical member of Congress for New York, aligned with the Republican Party. While specific committee assignments, office room, and contact details are not recorded in the available metadata, his service from 1875 to 1879 places him among the post–Civil War Republican legislators who represented New York in the federal government. After leaving office, he is recorded as a former member of Congress, with no further official roles or public positions noted in the provided information.

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