Cornelius A. Cadmus

Cornelius Andrew Cadmus (October 7, 1844 – January 20, 1902) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district for two terms from 1891 to 1895.

Cornelius A. Cadmus
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Charles D. Beckwith
Succeeded by	James F. Stewart
Personal details
Born	October 7, 1844 Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Died	January 20, 1902 (aged 57) Paterson, New Jersey
Political party	Democratic

Biography

Born at Dundee Lake (now part of Elmwood Park, New Jersey), Cadmus attended public schools in New Jersey. After finishing schooling, he engaged in the feed and grain business in Paterson, New Jersey. He served as member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1884 and 1885, as well as Sheriff of Passaic County 1887-1890.

Cadmus was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895), but did not put himself forward as a candidate for renomination in 1894. He resumed his former business pursuits while also serving as member of the board of inspectors of the New Jersey prison.

He died in Paterson, New Jersey, January 20, 1902 and was interred in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson.

Notes

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References

• United States Congress. "Cornelius A. Cadmus (id: C000010)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.