James De La Montanya
James De La Montanya (March 20, 1798 – April 29, 1849) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1839 to 1841,
James De La Montanya | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham Vanderveer |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Egbert |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1833 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 20, 1798 New York City, New York |
| Died | April 29, 1849 (aged 51) New York City, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Born in New York City, De La Montanya resided in Haverstraw, New York. Supervisor of Haverstraw in 1832 and 1833. He served as member of the State assembly in 1833.
Congress
De La Montanya was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841).
Death
He died in New York City April 29, 1849. He was interred in the Barnes family burial ground, Stony Point, New York.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- United States Congress. "James De La Montanya (id: D000205)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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