Sumner Baldwin

Sumner Baldwin (born March 8, 1833 in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York) was an American merchant, banker and politician from New York.

Life

He attended the common schools. In 1856, he removed to Wellsville, and became a partner in his brother's grocery store. In 1866, the brothers sold the store, and engaged in tanning instead. In 1869, they sold the tanning plant, and opened the Bank of Wellsville.

In politics, he was a Republican. He was Supervisor of the Town of Wellsville for seven years.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Allegany Co.) in 1876 and 1877.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (27th D.) in 1882 and 1883.

Sources

New York Assembly
Preceded by
Orrin T. Stacy
New York State Assembly
Allegany County

1876–1877
Succeeded by
Hiram H. Wakely
New York State Senate
Preceded by
Ira Davenport
New York State Senate
27th District

1882–1883
Succeeded by
J. Sloat Fassett


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