Jeremiah E. Cary

Jeremiah E. Cary
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st district
In office
March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845
Preceded by John C. Clark
Succeeded by Charles Goodyear
Personal details
Born April 30, 1803
Coventry, Rhode Island
Died June 1888 (aged 85)
Rockville Centre, New York
Political party Democratic

Jeremiah Eaton Cary (April 30, 1803 – June 1888) was a United States Representative from New York.

Cary was born in Coventry, Rhode Island on April 30, 1803, he attended public school. He moved to Cherry Valley, New York, in 1820, where he studied law. Cary was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in New York City. He was elected as a Democrat to the 28th United States Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). Later, he resumed the practice of law in New York City, moving to Plainfield, New Jersey in 1860, where he continued the practice of law. Cary died in June 1888 while on a visit to Rockville Centre, New York. He's buried at the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Plainfield, N.J.

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
John C. Clark
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st congressional district

1843–1845
Succeeded by
Charles Goodyear


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