Ezra Darby
Ezra Darby (June 7, 1768 – January 27, 1808) was a U.S. Representative from New Jersey.
Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Darby attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. Held offices as chosen freeholder, assessor, and Justice of the Peace from 1800 to 1804. He served as member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1802 to 1804.
Darby was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1805, until his death in Washington, D.C., January 27, 1808. He was interred in Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
References
- United States Congress. "Ezra Darby (id: D000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| Preceded by Adam Boyd |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's at-large congressional district March 4, 1805 – January 27, 1808 |
Succeeded by Adam Boyd |
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