Luther Badger
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Luther Badger was an American lawyer and politician from New York
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in Harpursville
, Broome County, NY. He attended Hamilton-Oneida Academy for two years but did not graduate. In 1807, he began to study law with William Eager in Jamesville
, and in 1810 entered the law office of Randall & Wattles in New Hartford
. In 1811, he married Eunice Wells (1780–1845). Badger was admitted to the bar in 1812, and practiced in Jamesville until 1824 when he retired from the bar.
In 1809, he joined the New York State Militia as a sergeant major
, was promoted to quartermaster
in 1812, eventually became a brigadier general
in 1819, and was judge advocate of the 27th Brigade of Infantry from 1820 to 1827 when he retired from military service.
Badger was elected as an Adams man to the 19th United States Congress
, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827. Afterwards he engaged in mercantile pursuits.
In 1832, he returned to his old home in Harpursville, and resumed the practice of law. He was District Attorney of Broome County from 1847 to 1849 when he resigned and resumed his private practice in Jordan, NY. On August 28, 1845, he married Betsey (Dimock) Avery (b. 1806, sister of Davis Dimock, Jr.
)
He was buried at the Jordan Cemetery.
New York
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Life
He was the son of Lemuel Badger (1754–1839) and Sabra (Smith) Badger (1759–1850). In 1786, the family removed to a farm on the bank of the Susquehanna RiverSusquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
in Harpursville
Colesville, New York
Colesville is a town in Broome County, New York, United States. The population was 5,441 at the 2000 census.The Town of Colesville is in the northeast part of the county and is northeast of Binghamton.- History :...
, Broome County, NY. He attended Hamilton-Oneida Academy for two years but did not graduate. In 1807, he began to study law with William Eager in Jamesville
Jamesville, New York
Jamesville is a hamlet in De Witt, Onondaga County, New York, United States, part of the greater Syracuse area.The history of the community is documented in the book Water, Wheels and Stone: Heritage of the Little Village by the Creek, Jamesville, New York, written by Jean Schutz Keough, and...
, and in 1810 entered the law office of Randall & Wattles in New Hartford
New Hartford (town), New York
.New Hartford is a town in Oneida County, New York, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 21,172. The name of New Hartford was provided by a settler family from Hartford, Connecticut....
. In 1811, he married Eunice Wells (1780–1845). Badger was admitted to the bar in 1812, and practiced in Jamesville until 1824 when he retired from the bar.
In 1809, he joined the New York State Militia as a sergeant major
Sergeant Major
Sergeants major is a senior non-commissioned rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. In Commonwealth countries, Sergeants Major are usually appointments held by senior non-commissioned officers or warrant officers...
, was promoted to quartermaster
Quartermaster
Quartermaster refers to two different military occupations depending on if the assigned unit is land based or naval.In land armies, especially US units, it is a term referring to either an individual soldier or a unit who specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to troops. The senior...
in 1812, eventually became a brigadier general
Brigadier General
Brigadier general is a senior rank in the armed forces. It is the lowest ranking general officer in some countries, usually sitting between the ranks of colonel and major general. When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000...
in 1819, and was judge advocate of the 27th Brigade of Infantry from 1820 to 1827 when he retired from military service.
Badger was elected as an Adams man to the 19th United States Congress
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:...
, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827. Afterwards he engaged in mercantile pursuits.
In 1832, he returned to his old home in Harpursville, and resumed the practice of law. He was District Attorney of Broome County from 1847 to 1849 when he resigned and resumed his private practice in Jordan, NY. On August 28, 1845, he married Betsey (Dimock) Avery (b. 1806, sister of Davis Dimock, Jr.
Davis Dimock, Jr.
Davis Dimock, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Davis Dimock, Jr. was born in Exeter, Pennsylvania Davis Dimock, Jr. (September 17, 1801 – January 13, 1842) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Davis Dimock,...
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He was buried at the Jordan Cemetery.