Archibald C. Niven
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Archibald Campbell Niven (December 8, 1803 – February 21, 1882) was a U.S. Representative
from New York
.
Born in Newburgh, New York, Niven completed preparatory studies. He served as Surrogate
of Sullivan County
1828-1840, and as adjutant general
of New York in 1844.
Niven was elected as a Democrat
to the Twenty-ninth Congress
(March 4, 1845-March 3, 1847). He served as district attorney
of Sullivan County 1847-1850. He served as member of the New York State Senate
in 1864 and 1865. He died in Monticello, New York
, February 21, 1882. He was interred in Rock Ridge Cemetery.
United States House of Representatives
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from New York
New York
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.
Born in Newburgh, New York, Niven completed preparatory studies. He served as Surrogate
Surrogate Court
A probate court is a specialized court that deals with matters of probate and the administration of estates....
of Sullivan County
Sullivan County, New York
Sullivan County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 77,547. The county seat is Monticello. The name is in honor of Major General John Sullivan, who was a hero in the American Revolutionary War...
1828-1840, and as adjutant general
Adjutant general
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of New York in 1844.
Niven was elected as a Democrat
Democratic Party (United States)
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to the Twenty-ninth Congress
29th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:During this congress, two House seats were added for each of the new states of Texas and Iowa.-Leadership:-Senate:* President: George M. Dallas * President pro tempore: Willie P. Mangum...
(March 4, 1845-March 3, 1847). He served as district attorney
District attorney
In many jurisdictions in the United States, a District Attorney is an elected or appointed government official who represents the government in the prosecution of criminal offenses. The district attorney is the highest officeholder in the jurisdiction's legal department and supervises a staff of...
of Sullivan County 1847-1850. He served as member of the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
in 1864 and 1865. He died in Monticello, New York
Monticello, New York
Monticello is a village located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County, New York, United States. The population was 6,512 at the 2000 census. It is the seat for the Town of Thompson and the county seat of Sullivan County...
, February 21, 1882. He was interred in Rock Ridge Cemetery.