William G. Angel
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William Gardner Angel was an American lawyer and politician from New York
.
, which was in 1799 separated as the Town of Exeter
, and attended the common schools while working on the family farm. In 1807, he began attending Dr. Buckingham's Grammar School, and the next year began the study of medicine there, but abandoned this after eight months.
In 1809, Angel was heard as a witness at a trial where William Dowse
, a lawyer from the county seat Cooperstown
, appeared for the defence. After the trial, Angel was hired by Dowse as a handyman and, while working for Dowse, he read law and became a clerk in Dowse's office.
In 1812, Angel married Emily P. English (1790-1822) and they had several children, among them William P. Angel
(ca. 1813-1869, a New York State Prison Inspector) and Wilkes Angel
(b. 1817, a New York State Senator).
After Dowse's death, Angel continued to study law with Farrand Stranahan
, and in 1816 entered the office of William Welton in Sherburne
, Chenango County, New York
. The next year, he was taken into partnership by Luther Elderkin, a lawyer of Burlington
, and was admitted to the bar. Elderkin absconded with his clients' money, and left Angel to refund them. In this way, Angel took over Elderkin's office, practicing at Burlington until 1833. Angel was Surrogate of Otsego County
from 1821 to 1824.
After the death of his first wife, Angel married Clarissa English and they had ten children, among them James R. Angel
(1836-1899, a member of the Washington Territorial Council) and Texas Angel (1839-1903, a lawyer in Hailey, Idaho
, and a Populist contender for U.S. Senator from Idaho in 1897).
Angel was elected as a Jacksonian
to the 19th
, 21st
and 22nd United States Congress
es, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827, and from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1833. Afterwards he removed to Hammondsport
and resumed the practice of law in partnership with Morris Brown. At this time, Martin Grover
studied law with Angel, first in Burlington, then in Hammondsport. Grover was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Angelica, New York
. In 1835, Angel followed Grover to Angelica, and practiced law in partnership with Grover until 1843. From 1843 to 1847, he practiced law in partnership with his son Wilkes Angel.
William Angel was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846. He was First Judge and Surrogate of the Allegany County Court from 1847 to 1851.
He was buried at the Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
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Life
He was the son of William Angel (1742-1830) and Susannah (Gardner) Angel. In 1792, he removed with his parents to a farm in that part of Richfield, New YorkRichfield, New York
Richfield is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 2,423.The Town of Richfield is located at the northern border of the county.-History:...
, which was in 1799 separated as the Town of Exeter
Exeter, New York
Exeter is a town in Otsego County, New York, United States. The town is located in the norther part of the county. The population was 954 at the 2000 census...
, and attended the common schools while working on the family farm. In 1807, he began attending Dr. Buckingham's Grammar School, and the next year began the study of medicine there, but abandoned this after eight months.
In 1809, Angel was heard as a witness at a trial where William Dowse
William Dowse
William Dowse was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:...
, a lawyer from the county seat Cooperstown
Cooperstown, New York
Cooperstown is a village in Otsego County, New York, USA. It is located in the Town of Otsego. The population was estimated to be 1,852 at the 2010 census.The Village of Cooperstown is the county seat of Otsego County, New York...
, appeared for the defence. After the trial, Angel was hired by Dowse as a handyman and, while working for Dowse, he read law and became a clerk in Dowse's office.
In 1812, Angel married Emily P. English (1790-1822) and they had several children, among them William P. Angel
William P. Angel
William Pitt Angel was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:He was the son of William G. Angel and Emily P. Angel . He practiced law at Olean...
(ca. 1813-1869, a New York State Prison Inspector) and Wilkes Angel
Wilkes Angel
Wilkes Angel was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:He was the son of William G. Angel and Emily P. Angel . In 1833, he removed with his father to Hammondsport, New York, and in 1835 to Angelica, New York...
(b. 1817, a New York State Senator).
After Dowse's death, Angel continued to study law with Farrand Stranahan
Farrand Stranahan
This article is about the New York State Senator; for his grandson, the Lt. Gov. of Vermont see Farrand S. StranahanFarrand Stranahan was an American lawyer and politician from New York-Life:He was the son of John Stranahan and Lucy Stranahan...
, and in 1816 entered the office of William Welton in Sherburne
Sherburne (town), New York
Sherburne is a town in Chenango County, New York, United States. United States. The population was 3,979 at the 2000 census. The town contains two villages: one also named Sherburne and the other named Earlville...
, Chenango County, New York
Chenango County, New York
Chenango County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 50,477. The county's name originates from an Oneida word meaning "large bull-thistle." Its county seat is Norwich.-History:...
. The next year, he was taken into partnership by Luther Elderkin, a lawyer of Burlington
Burlington, New York
Burlington is a town in Otsego County, New York, USA. The population was 1,085 at the 2000 census.The Town of Burlington is in the northwest part of the county and is north of Oneonta.-Geography:...
, and was admitted to the bar. Elderkin absconded with his clients' money, and left Angel to refund them. In this way, Angel took over Elderkin's office, practicing at Burlington until 1833. Angel was Surrogate of Otsego County
Otsego County, New York
Otsego County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. The 2010 population was 62,259. The county seat is Cooperstown. The name Otsego is from a Mohawk word meaning "place of the rock."-History:...
from 1821 to 1824.
After the death of his first wife, Angel married Clarissa English and they had ten children, among them James R. Angel
James R. Angel
James R. Angel was an American lawyer and politician from Washington Territory and New York.-Life:...
(1836-1899, a member of the Washington Territorial Council) and Texas Angel (1839-1903, a lawyer in Hailey, Idaho
Hailey, Idaho
Hailey is a city in and the county seat of Blaine County, in the Wood River Valley of the central part of the U.S. state of Idaho. The population was 6,200 at the 2000 census. Hailey is the site of Friedman Memorial Airport , the airport for the resort area of Sun Valley/Ketchum, north. The town...
, and a Populist contender for U.S. Senator from Idaho in 1897).
Angel was elected as a Jacksonian
Jacksonian democracy
Jacksonian democracy is the political movement toward greater democracy for the common man typified by American politician Andrew Jackson and his supporters. Jackson's policies followed the era of Jeffersonian democracy which dominated the previous political era. The Democratic-Republican Party of...
to the 19th
19th United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: John Gaillard , until December 4, 1825** Nathaniel Macon , from May 20, 1826- House of Representatives :* Speaker: John W. Taylor -Members:...
, 21st
21st United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President: John C. Calhoun * President pro tempore: Samuel Smith - House of Representatives :* Speaker: Andrew Stevenson -Members:This list is arranged by chamber, then by state...
and 22nd United States Congress
22nd United States Congress
-House of Representatives:-Leadership:- Senate :* President:** John C. Calhoun , resigned December 28, 1832, thereafter vacant.* President pro tempore:** Samuel Smith , first elected December 5, 1831** Littleton W...
es, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827, and from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1833. Afterwards he removed to Hammondsport
Hammondsport, New York
Hammondsport is a village in Steuben County, New York, United States. The population was 731 at the 2000 census. The village is named after its founding father.The Village of Hammondsport is in the Town of Urbana and is northeast of Bath, New York....
and resumed the practice of law in partnership with Morris Brown. At this time, Martin Grover
Martin Grover
Martin Grover was an American lawyer and politician from New York.-Life:...
studied law with Angel, first in Burlington, then in Hammondsport. Grover was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Angelica, New York
Angelica, New York
Angelica, New York may refer to:*Angelica , New York *Angelica , New York...
. In 1835, Angel followed Grover to Angelica, and practiced law in partnership with Grover until 1843. From 1843 to 1847, he practiced law in partnership with his son Wilkes Angel.
William Angel was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846. He was First Judge and Surrogate of the Allegany County Court from 1847 to 1851.
He was buried at the Until the Day Dawn Cemetery in Angelica.
External links
- William G. Angel at Find-A-Grave