Samuel Chase (New York politician)

Samuel Chase (1789—August 3, 1838) was an American lawyer from Otsego County, New York. He represented New York in the U.S. House for one term.

Biography

Chase was born in Cooperstown, New York in 1789. He was educated locally, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1815. In 1818, he studied at the Litchfield Law School.Template:Sfn

In addition to practicing law in Richfield, Chase was active in other business ventures; he was part-owner of a hotel and tavern,Template:Sfn and was one of the original incorporators of the Otsego County Bank.Template:Sfn He held various positions in local and county government, including postmaster of RichfieldTemplate:Sfn and the judicial position of Master in Chancery.Template:Sfn From 1821 to 1829 he was District Attorney of Otsego County.Template:Sfn

In 1826, Chase was elected to the 20th Congress as a supporter of John Quincy Adams.Template:Sfn He served one term, 1827 to 1829, after which he returned to his Otsego County law practice.Template:Sfn

Death and burial

Chase died in Richfield on August 3, 1838, and was buried at Lakeview Cemetery in Richfield.Template:Sfn Chase's grave marker indicates that he died in 1839; this is clearly in error, since contemporary newspaper accounts and the probate process for his estate give his year of death as 1838.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn

Family

In 1828, Chase married in Washington, DC Mary Frances Whetcroft, the daughter of William Whetcroft and Anne Winchester Whetcroft of Annapolis, Maryland.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn After Chase's death, Mary Whetcroft married Philetus Allen of Springville.Template:Sfn

Chase's children included Frank Chase (September 18, 1838—January 14, 1902), who was born the month following Chase's death.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn Frank Chase was a graduate of Albany Law School, and resided in Concord and Springville.Template:Sfn In addition to practicing law, he was involved in local politics and government, including service as Springville's town supervisor and a justice of the peace.Template:Sfn

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