Henry Van Aernam
| Henry Van Aernam | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 31st district | |
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In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Reuben E. Fenton |
| Succeeded by | Porter Sheldon |
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In office March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Francis B. Brewer |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Cattaraugus County, 1st district | |
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In office January 1, 1858 – December 31, 1858 | |
| Preceded by | Alanson King |
| Succeeded by | Marsena Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
March 11, 1819 Marcellus, Onondaga County, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
June 1, 1894 (aged 75) Franklinville, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place |
Mount Prospect Cemetery Franklinville, New York |
| Citizenship | US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Melissa Etheridge Van Aernam |
| Children |
Isadora G. Van Aernam McVey Charles Duane Van Aernam |
| Alma mater |
Geneva Medical College Willoughby Medical College |
| Profession |
Physician Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch | Union Army |
| Rank | Surgeon |
| Unit |
One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regiment New York Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | United States Civil War |
Henry Van Aernam (March 11, 1819 – June 1, 1894) was a United States Representative from New York.
Early life
Born in Marcellus, Onondaga County, Van Aerman pursued an academic course, and studied medicine at the Geneva and Willoughby Medical Colleges and practiced his profession.
Career
Van Aernam was a member of the New York State Assembly (Cattaraugus Co., 1st D.) in 1858. In the spring of 1858, at the close of the legislature, he returned to his practice.[1]
During the United States Civil War Van Aernam enrolled in the Union Army as a surgeon in the One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Regiment, New York Volunteer Infantry, and served from September 26, 1862 to November 5, 1864.
A slavery-hating abolitionist, Van Aernam was a charter member of the Republican party. He was elected as a Republican to the Thirty-ninth and Fortieth Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1865 to March 3, 1869. He was appointed as Commissioner of Pensions on May 1, 1869, and held that office until May 31, 1871, when he resigned.
Elected to the Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh Congresses, Van Aernam again held office from March 4, 1879 to March 3, 1883. He resumed the practice of medicine in Franklinville, New York
Death
Van Aernam died in Franklinnville, New York on June 1, 1894 (age 75 years, 2 months, and 21 days). He is interred at Mount Prospect Cemetery, Franklinville, New York.
Family life
On November 30, 1845, Van Aernam married Amy Melissa Etheridge, and they had two children: a daughter, Isadora, and a son, Charles Duane.[2]
Van Aernam's sister, Ann Van Aernam, married Benjamin Fuller, an early settler of Little Valley, New York. Ann and Benjamin's son would be named after Henry Van Aernam; Henry Van Aernam Fuller (1841–63) would die in the Battle of Gettysburg.
References
- ↑ Ellis, Nash, Franklin, Eugene Arns. History of Cattaraugus County, New York. L.H. Everts, 1879 - Cattaraugus County (N.Y.). p. 327.
- ↑ "Henry Van Aerman". U.S. Army Military History Institute Carlisle Barracks, PA. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Henry Van Aernam. |
- United States Congress. "Henry Van Aernam (id: V000010)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by Alanson King |
New York State Assembly Cattaraugus County, 1st District 1858 |
Succeeded by Marsena Baker |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Reuben E. Fenton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 31st congressional district 1865–1869 |
Succeeded by Porter Sheldon |
| Preceded by George W. Patterson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 33rd congressional district 1879–1883 |
Succeeded by Francis B. Brewer |