James Maurice

James Maurice (November 7, 1814 – August 4, 1884) was a United States Representative from New York.

James Maurice
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	John G. Floyd
Succeeded by	William Valk
Personal details
Born	November 7, 1814 New York City, New York
Died	August 4, 1884 (aged 69) Queens, New York City, New York
Political party	Democratic

Life

Born in New York City, he attended Broad Street Academy and became a clerk in a law office at the age of twelve years. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1835, and practiced in Maspeth. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1851; and was a delegate to the Democratic state conventions of 1851, 1853 and 1856.

Maurice was elected as a Democrat to the 33rd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1855. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law, and declined the nomination as justice of the New York Supreme Court in 1865. He was again a member of the State Assembly (Queens Co., 2nd D.) in 1866.

He died in Maspeth on August 4, 1884;[1] interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

References

1. "Passed Away: One of the Solid Men of Queens County; Ex-Assemblyman and Ex-Congressman James Maurice Dies Rather Suddenly". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 6, 1884. p. 4.

External links

• United States Congress. "James Maurice (id: M000261)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• James Maurice at Find a Grave