Garnett B. Adrain, US Congress

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Garnett Bowditch Adrain

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Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Death: August 17, 1878 (62)
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Place of Burial: New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Immediate Family:

Son of Robert Adrain, LL.D. and Ann "Nancy" Adrain
Husband of Mary Smith Adrain
Father of Sarah G. Adrain; Anna Pollock Adrain; Katharine Carter Meserole; Robert Adrain and Margaret J. Adrain
Brother of Margaret Adrain; John Adrain; Robert Adrain; Sarah Adrain and Mary Moore Adrain

Occupation: politician
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About Garnett B. Adrain, US Congress

US Congressman. The son of prominent 19th century mathematician Robert Adrain, he was elected as a Democrat to represent New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from March 4, 1857 to March 3, 1861. After serving two terms, and being a vocal opponent of secession, he declined to run for a third term, and was succeeded by Congressman William G. Steele for the seat.

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Garnett B. Adrain, US Congress's Timeline

1815
December 15, 1815
New York, New York, United States
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1853
December 17, 1853
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
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1878
August 17, 1878
Age 62
New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
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Van Liew Cemetery, New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States