Ezra Darby

Ezra Darby (June 7, 1768 – January 27, 1808) was an American politician who was elected to two terms as a U.S. Representative from New Jersey, serving from 1805 1808.

Biography

Born in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Darby attended the common schools. He engaged in agricultural pursuits. Held offices as chosen freeholder, assessor, and Justice of the Peace from 1800 to 1804. He served as member of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1802 to 1804.

Darby was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Ninth and Tenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1805, until his death in Washington, D.C., January 27, 1808.

He was interred in Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.

See also

References
  • United States Congress. "Ezra Darby (id: D000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Adam Boyd		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's at-large congressional district
March 4, 1805 – January 27, 1808		 Succeeded by
Adam Boyd



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