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History of Amsterdam, (Montgomery County) New York

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Biography of Charles Dayan

Charles Dayan, representative, was born in Amsterdam, N.Y., July 16, 1792. He was a teacher in the public schools for four years, was admitted to the bar in 1819, and became a lawyer in Lowville, N.Y. He was a state senator, 1827-29; president of the senate and acting lieutenant-governor of New York from October 17 to Nov. 3, 1828; a Democratic representative in the 22d congress, 1831-33; a member of the New York assembly, 1835-36; district attorney of Lewis county, 1840-45; and a presidential elector in 1828. He died in Lowville, N.Y., Dec. 25, 1877.

From: Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Johnson, Rossiter, editor

New York Facts:
Tree: sugar maple
Bird: bluebird
Flower: rose
Nickname: Empire State
Motto: Excelsior (Ever Upward)
Area (sq. mi.): 49,576
Capitol: Albany
Admitted: 26 Jul 1788

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