William Mason (New York politician)

William Mason (September 10, 1786 – January 13, 1860) was a United States Representative from New York.

William Mason
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st district
In office
March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837
Preceded byHenry Mitchell
Succeeded byJohn C. Clark
Personal details
BornSeptember 10, 1786
Lebanon, Connecticut
DiedJanuary 13, 1860 (aged 73)
Norwich, New York
Political partyJacksonian

Mason was born in Lebanon, Connecticut on September 10, 1786. He studied medicine in Vermont and practiced in Preston, New York; surgeon of the Chenango County Company, New York Volunteers, in 1812; clerk of Chenango County in 1820 – 1821; member of the New York State Assembly in 1821 and 1822; elected as a Jacksonian to the 24th United States Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837); died in Norwich, New York on January 13, 1860; interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

  • United States Congress. "William Mason (id: M000227)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Henry Mitchell		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 21st congressional district
1835–1837		 Succeeded by
John C. Clark



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