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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—New YorkHerman KNICKERBOCKER
(1779-1855)
KNICKERBOCKER, Herman, a
Representative from New York; born in Albany, N.Y., July 27, 1779;
completed preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar
in 1803 and commenced practice in Albany, N.Y.; moved to
Schaghticoke, near Albany, and became known as “the Prince of
Schaghticoke” on account of his hospitality and liberality;
elected as a Federalist to the Eleventh Congress (March 4,
1809-March 3, 1811); was not a candidate for reelection in 1810;
served in the State assembly in 1816; judge of Rensselaer County;
died in Williamsburg (now a part of New York City), N.Y., January
30, 1855; interment in the Knickerbocker family cemetery,
Schaghticoke, Rensselaer County, N.Y.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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