Dwight Townsend
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Dwight Townsend (September 26, 1826 – October 29, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from New York. He became chairman of the Bankers' and Merchants' Telegraph Company, competitor of the Western Union
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Dwight Townsend | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
In office December 5, 1864 – March 3, 1865 | |
Preceded by | Henry G. Stebbins |
Succeeded by | Stephen Taber |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | Henry A. Reeves |
Succeeded by | Henry J. Scudder |
Personal details | |
Born | (1826-09-26)September 26, 1826 New York City, New York, United States |
Died | October 29, 1899(1899-10-29) (aged 73) New York City, New York, United States |
Resting place | Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School |
Occupation | Businessman |
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