Alfred Babcock

Alfred Babcock ( born April 15, 1805 in Hamilton, Madison County, New York, † May 16, 1871 in Galesburg, Illinois ) was an American politician. Between 1841 and 1843 he represented the State of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Career

Alfred Babcock attended the common schools and the Gaines Academy in Gaines. After a subsequent medical studies and his medical license, he started working there in his profession. In 1839 he was also elected to the local council. Politically he belonged to the Whig party.

In the congressional elections of 1840, Babcock was the 33rd electoral district of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington DC chosen, where he became the successor of Charles F. Mitchell on March 4, 1841. Until March 3, 1843, he was able to complete a term in Congress. This period was burdened by the tensions between President John Tyler and the Whigs. It was also at that time already been discussed about a possible annexation of the independent Republic of Texas since 1836 by Mexico.

After the end of his time in the U.S. House of Representatives Alfred Babcock again practiced as a lawyer in Gaines. In 1850 he moved his practice and to Galesburg in Illinois. He is also passed on May 16, 1871.