Addison H. Laflin

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Addison H. Laflin

Addison Henry Laflin (October 24, 1823 – September 24, 1878) was an American printmaker and politician. He served in the New York State Senate in 1858 and 1859.[1] He was then elected as a Republican to the United States Congress, holding office from 1865 to 1871.

Early life

Laflin was born in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts on 24 October 1823,[1][2] the son of Walter Laflan, a prominent print maker.[3] He attended common schools and graduated from Williams College, Massachusetts in 1843.[1]

Career

Laflin moved to Herkimer, New York.[2][3] With his brother, Bryon,[4] Laflin became a prominent paper manufacturer.[3][5] He developed a method of watermarking using a wire belt.[4] However, the method wasn't very popular and in 1857, they sold the Herkimer Mill for a sizeable sum of $70,000.[4]

Laflin served in New York State Senate (20th D.) in 1858 and 1859.[1][6] He was elected as a Republican to the United States Congress and held office from March 4, 1865, to March 3, 1871.[1][2] He was also a delegate to the Republican state convention of 1867.[1]

Laflin was appointed Naval Officer of the Port of New York by President Ulysses S. Grant[3][7] on April 3, 1871.[1][2] He served in that position until he resigned in 23 January 1877.[1][2]

Death

Laflin who had been ill, died of suicide in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on 24 September 1878, aged 54.[3] He was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse.[1][2]

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