Demas HUBBARD, Jr., Congress, NY (1806-1873)

HUBBARD, Demas, Jr., a Representative from New York; born in Winfield, Herkimer County, N.Y., January 17, 1806; attended the public schools and pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Smyrna, N.Y., in 1835; member of the State assembly 1838-1840; supervisor of Smyrna 1859-1864; elected chairman of the board of supervisors of Chenango County, N.Y.; elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth Congress (March 4, 1865-March 3, 1867); was not a candidate for renomination in 1866; resumed the practice of his profession; died in Smyrna, Chenango County, N.Y., September 2, 1873; interment in Smyrna East Cemetery.

Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present