Robert McClellan (New York representative)

This article is about the New York congressman. For the New York treasurer, see Robert McClellan (New York treasurer).

Robert McClellan (October 2, 1806 – June 28, 1860) was an American lawyer and politician who served two non-consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1837 to 1839, and from 1841 to 1843.

Robert McClellan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded by	Aaron Vanderpoel
Succeeded by	Seat eliminated
In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839
Preceded by	Aaron Vanderpoel
Succeeded by	Aaron Vanderpoel
Personal details
Born	(1806-10-02)October 2, 1806 Livingston, New York, U.S.
Died	June 28, 1860(1860-06-28) (aged 53) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Greenwood Cemetery
Party	Democratic
Alma mater	Williams College
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Biography

Born in Livingston, New York, McClellan graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1825. He studied law, was admitted to the bar and practiced his profession in Middleburgh, New York from 1828 to 1843. Among the prospective attorneys who studied in his office was Lyman Sanford.

Congress

McClellan was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839).

McClellan was elected to the Twenty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843).

He served as chairman of the Committee on Patents (Twenty-seventh Congress).

Death

He died in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, June 28, 1860. He was interred in Greenwood Cemetery.

Sources

• United States Congress. "Robert McClellan (id: M000333)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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