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Silas Wright Jr. (May 24, 1795 ... In 1823, the Democratic-Republican county convention in St. Lawrence County nominated Wright for the New York State Senate. [21]
The St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA) [2] is a non-profit organization, notable for owning and operating the Silas Wright Museum. [3] [4] It preserves the history of St. Lawrence County.
Silas Wright, a New York State Governor and political leader, made the area his home. Wright's home was made into the Silas Wright Museum in 1978, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [3] The site is owned by the St. Lawrence County Historical Association.
On Main St. Between Court Church Sts., Canton Canton, Town Of, New York: Silas Wright Statesman U.s. Senator 1833-43 Gov. Of New York 1844-46. Laid June 18, 1856 2: SITE OF BIRTHPLACE On Town Rd. About 5½ Mis. S.w. Of Heuvelton De Peyster, Town Of, New York: Maj. Gen. Newton Martin Curtis 1835–1910 Solidier [sic?
Silas Wright and Addison Gardiner were elected governor and lieutenant governor, and four Democrats were elected canal commissioners. Also the Democratic electoral ticket won, and New York's 36 votes were cast for James K. Polk and George M. Dallas. State Senator Robert Denniston (2nd D.) was re-elected.
Silas Wright, Jr., had been elected in 1833 to this seat after the resignation of William L. Marcy, and had been re-elected in 1837. Wright's term would expire on March 3, 1843. Wright's term would expire on March 3, 1843.
Canton is an incorporated town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. [1] The population was 11,638 at the time of the 2020 census. The town contains two villages: one also named Canton, the other named Rensselaer Falls.
U.S. Senator Silas Wright, Jr. (D) was elected Governor of New York, and resigned his seat in November 1844. On November 30, Gov. Bouck appointed Lt. Gov. Daniel S. Dickinson (D) and State Senator Henry A. Foster (D) to fill the two vacancies temporarily.