Amos Phelps Granger, General

Amos and wife Charlotte did not have any children. General Amos P. Granger occupied a distinguished position in central New York. In 1820 he settled in Syracuse, where, by judicious investments in real estate, he accumulated a large fortune. For a longtime he was also engaged in mercantile business, both at Manilus and Syracuse. In the war of 1812 he commanded a company of troops at Sackett's Harbor, NY. He also took an active part in politics, and in 1852 was the chairman of the delegation from New York State to the national convention which nominated Winfield Scott for President. He was a member of Congress from 1854 to 1856.

Amos Phelps Granger (June 3, 1789 - August 20, 1866) was a U.S. Representative from New York, cousin of Francis Granger.

Born in Suffield, Connecticut, Granger attended the public schools. In 1811 moved to Manlius, New York, where he was president of the town for several years. He served as captain in the War of 1812 at Sackets Harbor and on the Canadian border. He moved to Syracuse, New York, in 1820 and engaged in numerous business enterprises. Trustee of the city of Syracuse 1825-1830. Delivered the address of welcome to General Lafayette when he visited Syracuse in 1825. He served as delegate to the Whig National Convention in 1852.

Granger was elected as an Opposition Party candidate to the Thirty-fourth Congress and reelected as a Republican to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1855-March 3, 1859). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1858. He retired from active business pursuits. He died in Syracuse, New York, on August 20, 1866. He was interred in Oakwood Cemetery.