Graham H. Chapin

Graham Hurd Chapin (February 10, 1799 – September 8, 1843) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Graham H. Chapin
Member of the House of Representatives from New York's 25th District
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837
Preceded by	Samuel Clark
Succeeded by	Samuel Birdsall
District attorney of Wayne County
In office 1829–1830
Personal details
Born	Graham H. Chapin February 10, 1799 Salisbury, Connecticut
Died	September 8, 1843 (aged 44) Mount Morris, New York
Political party	Jacksonian
Alma mater	Yale College

Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, Chapin moved to Lyons, New York in 1817. He graduated from Yale College in 1819. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1823 and practiced in Lyons. Surrogate of Wayne County 1826–1833. He served as district attorney of Wayne County in 1829 and 1830. He moved to Rochester, New York, in 1833 and continued the practice of law.

Chapin was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837). He died in Mount Morris, New York, September 8, 1843.

References

• United States Congress. "Graham H. Chapin (id: C000306)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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