William E. Lansing
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William Esselstyne Lansing (December 29, 1821 – July 29, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from New York during the American Civil War.
Biography
Lansing was born in Perryville, New York on December 29, 1821, a son of Abraham Wendell Lansing and Sarah (Holden) Lansing.[1][2] He attended the local schools and graduated from Cazenovia Seminary in 1841.[2] Lansing studied law in Utica, New York, was admitted to the bar in 1845, and commenced practice in Chittenango, New York.[2]
Entering politics as a Whig,[3] Lansing served as district attorney of Madison County, New York from 1850 to 1853.[2] From 1853 to 1854 he was Chittenango's village president.[2] Lansing served as Madison County Clerk from 1855 to 1858.[2]
In 1860, Lansing was the successful Republican nominee for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.[2] He served one term, March 4, 1861 to March 3, 1863 (the 37th Congress).[2] He was not a candidate for renomination in 1862.[2]
Lansing was elected to the U.S. House again in 1870 and he was reelected in 1872.[2] He served two terms, March 4, 1871 to March 3, 1875 (the 42nd and 43rd Congresses).[2] He was not a candidate for renomination in 1874.[2]
After leaving Congress, Lansing resumed the practice of law in Syracuse, New York.[2] He died in Syracuse on July 29, 1883.[2] Lansing was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Chittenango.[2]
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