James Maurice
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James Maurice (November 7, 1814 – August 4, 1884) was a United States Representative from New York.
Life
Born in New York City, he attended Broad Street Academy and became a clerk in a law office at the age of twelve years. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1835, and practiced in Maspeth.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co.) in 1851; and was a delegate to the Democratic state conventions of 1851, 1853 and 1856.
Maurice was elected as a Democrat to the 33rd United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1855. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law, and declined the nomination as justice of the New York Supreme Court in 1865. He was again a member of the State Assembly (Queens Co., 2nd D.) in 1866.
He died in Maspeth on August 4, 1884;[1] interment was in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
References
- ↑ "Passed Away: One of the Solid Men of Queens County; Ex-Assemblyman and Ex-Congressman James Maurice Dies Rather Suddenly". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. August 6, 1884. p. 4.
External links
- United States Congress. "James Maurice (id: M000261)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- James Maurice at Find a Grave
| New York Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John S. Snedeker |
New York State Assembly Queens County 1851 |
Succeeded by Sylvanus S. Smith |
| Preceded by Charles McNeil |
New York State Assembly Queens County, 2nd District 1866 |
Succeeded by William B. Wilson |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by John G. Floyd |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1853–1855 |
Succeeded by William Valk |