NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Erastus Root

Erastus Root was an American politician from New York. A politician is an individual who is a formally recognized and active member of a government, or a person who influences the way a society is governed through an understanding of political power and group dynamics. ... Official language(s) English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area Ranked 27th - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 kmÂ²) - Width 285 miles (455 km) - Length 330 miles (530 km) - % water 13. ...

Biography

Born in Hebron, Connecticut on March 16, 1773. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1793 and returned to Hebron to practice law. Three years after his graduation, in 1796, Root relocated to Delhi, New York and opened a law practice there. A Clinton Democrat, Root served in the New York State Assembly from 1798 until 1802, in the New York State Senate from 1840 to [[1844], and in the United States House of Representatives in the 8th, 11th, 13th, and 22nd Congresses. Root was also Lieutenant Governor of New York under Joseph C. Yates, and served for many years as Major-General of the New York State Militia.^[1] Hebron is a town located in Tolland County, Connecticut. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 1773 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Dartmouth College is a private academic institution in Hanover, New Hampshire, in the United States. ... 1793 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... In its most general sense, the practice of law involves giving legal advice to clients, drafting legal documents for clients, and representing clients in legal negotiations and court proceedings such as lawsuits, and is applied to the professional services of a lawyer or attorney at law, barrister, solicitor or civil... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... Delhi, New York may refer to either: the Village of Delhi, which is the county seat of Delaware County, New York or the Town of Delhi, in which the Village of Delhi is located. ... George Clinton is the name of several notable people: George Clinton (royal governor) (c. ... In political science, a democrat is an advocate, follower, or proponent of democracy. ... The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York Legislature body of the state of New York. ... 1798 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... --69. ... The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress, the other being the Senate. ... The Lieutenant Governor of New York is the second highest ranking official in state government. ... Governor Joseph C. Yates, as painted by Ezra Ames, circa 1825 Joseph Christopher Yates (November 9, 1768–March 19, 1837), born in Schenectady, New York, was an American lawyer, statesman and politician. ... New York Guard MPs on post in New York City. ...

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