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Thomas Cornell

Thomas Cornell served as a representative for New York (1867-1883).

  • Republican
  • New York
  • District 15
  • 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 15

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1867-1883

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Thomas Cornell served as a Representative from New York in the United States Congress from 1867 to 1883. A member of the Republican Party, Thomas Cornell contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

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

Thomas C. Cornell (January 27, 1814 – March 30, 1890) was an American politician and businessman. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a major in the New York Militia. He served two terms in Congress running on the Republican Party line, first from 1867 to 1869, and again from 1881 to 1883.

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