William S. Lincoln

William Slosson Lincoln (August 13, 1813 April 21, 1893) was a U.S. Representative from New York.


William S. Lincoln, Congressman from New York

Born in Berkshire (now Newark Valley), Tioga County, New York, Lincoln attended the common schools. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar. He engaged in mercantile pursuits and subsequently in the manufacture of leather. Postmaster of Newark Valley from September 20, 1838, to February 24, 1841, and from December 19, 1844, to September 19, 1866. He served as supervisor in 1841, 1844, 1865, and 1866. He was a Justice of the Peace in 1852 and 1855.

Lincoln was elected as a Republican to the Fortieth Congress (March 4, 1867 March 3, 1869). He was not a candidate for reelection. He engaged in the practice of law in Washington, D.C., until his death on April 21, 1893. He was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Sources

  • United States Congress. "William S. Lincoln (id: L000317)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Giles W. Hotchkiss
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 26th congressional district

March 4, 1867 March 3, 1869
Succeeded by
Giles W. Hotchkiss
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