John Greig (representative)
American politician
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John Greig (August 6, 1779 – April 9, 1858)[2] was an American lawyer and politician who served briefly as a United States representative from New York in 1841.
John Greig | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 26th district | |
| In office May 21, 1841 – September 25, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Granger |
| Succeeded by | Francis Granger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 6, 1779 Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Died | April 9, 1858 (aged 78) Canandaigua, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Avenue Cemetery, Canandaigua, New York, US |
| Party | Whig |
| Spouse | Clarissa Chapin (m. 1806)[1] |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Biography
Greig was born in Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland in the Kingdom of Great Britain on August 6, 1779, and attended the Edinburgh High School.[3]
He immigrated to the United States in 1797 to manage the Western New York land holdings of Sir William Pulteney.[4] Greig subsequently studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Canandaigua, New York.[5] He served as president of the Ontario Bank, was president of the Ontario Agricultural Society, and was a member and vice chancellor of the Board of Regents for the University of the State of New York.[6] He was also one of the founders of the Ontario Female Seminary.[7] In 1806, Greig married Clarissa Chapin, the granddaughter of Israel Chapin.[1]
Congress
Greig was elected as a Whig to the Twenty-seventh Congress, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Francis Granger; he served from May 21, 1841, until his resignation on September 25, 1841.
Death and legacy
He died in Canandaigua on April 9, 1858, with interment in West Avenue Cemetery.[8]
The town of Greig in Lewis County was named for him.[9]