Obadiah German was born in Amenia, Dutchess County, New York on April 22, 1766. He became a lawyer in 1792 and practiced in Norwich, Chenango County, New York. He served in the State Assembly in 1798, 1804-1805, and 1807-1809. He was a member of the Democratic-Republican party and an ally of DeWitt Clinton. Amenia may refer to: Amenia (town), New York Amenia, North Dakota Amenia (CDP), New York This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Dutchess County is a county located in the state of New York. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  Ranked 27th  - Total 54,520 sq mi (141,205 km²)  - Width 285 miles (455 km)  - Length 330 miles (530 km)  - % water 13. ... British barrister 16th century painting of a civil law notary, by Flemish painter Quentin Massys. ... 1792 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Shown within Norfolk Geography Status: City (1195) Government Region: East of England Administrative County: Norfolk Area: - Total Ranked 322nd 39. ... DeWitt Clinton Clinton Memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn NY DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an early American politician. ...

Obadiah German was elected to the United States Senate in 1808, and served from March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1815. German was known as a critic of the lack of military preparations made in advance of the War of 1812, and voted against the declaration of war. In 1812 German was one of the founding trustees of Hamilton College. After leaving the Senate, he was judge of Chenango County from 1815 to 1819. As a DeWitt Clinton supporter, German also played a role in the construction of the Erie Canal after being appointed state commissioner of public works in 1817. German returned to the Assembly in 1819, and served as speaker. Obadiah German was also a militia officer, eventually becoming a major general. After leaving the Assembly, he returned to the practice of law. German became a Whig when that party was organized, and died in Norwich on September 24, 1842. The town of German, New York is named for him. Seal of the Senate The Senate of the United States of America is one of the two chambers of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United States United Kingdom Strength United States Regular army : 99,000 Volunteers: 10,000* Rangers: 3,000 Militia: 458,000** Naval and marine: 20,000 Indigenous peoples New York Iroquois: 600 Northwestern allies: ? Southern allies: ? United Kingdom Regular army: 10,000+ Naval and marine: ? Canadian militia: 86,000+** Indigenous... Hamilton College is a private, independent liberal arts college located in Clinton, New York. ... German is a town located in Chenango County, New York. ...