George Woodward Greene

George Woodward Greene (July 4, 1831 – July 21, 1895) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served part of one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1869 to 1870.

George Woodward Greene
Member of the New York Assembly from the 2nd District
In office 1885–1890
Preceded by	Jacob H. Dimmick
Succeeded by	Michael N. Kane
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 11th district
In office March 4, 1869 – February 17, 1870
Preceded by	Charles Van Wyck
Succeeded by	Charles Van Wyck
Personal details
Born	(1831-07-04)July 4, 1831 Mount Hope, New York, U.S.
Died	July 21, 1895(1895-07-21) (aged 64) New York City, U.S.
Resting place	The Plains Cemetery
Political party	Republican

Biography

Born in Mount Hope, New York, Greene pursued classical studies and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. He taught at a school and studied law; in 1860, he was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Goshen, New York.

He became a school commissioner for Orange County, and he served as judge of the Orange County Courts from 1861 to 1864.

Congress and contested election

Greene presented credentials as a Democratic Member-elect to the Forty-first Congress and served from March 4, 1869, to February 17, 1870, when he was succeeded by Charles H. Van Wyck, who contested his election.

State legislature

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Orange Co., 2nd D.) from 1885 to 1890.

Death

Greene died in New York City on July 21, 1895. He was interred in "The Plains" Cemetery, Otisville, New York.

References

• United States Congress. "George Woodward Greene (id: G000426)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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