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Orville Hungerford

Orville Hungerford served as a representative for New York (1843-1847).

  • Democratic
  • New York
  • District 19
  • 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 19

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1843-1847

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Orville Hungerford (October 29, 1790 – April 6, 1851) was a two-term United States Representative for the 19th District in New York in the mid-19th century. He was also a prominent merchant, banker, industrialist, freemason, philanthropist, and railroad president in Watertown, New York.

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

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