John Van Voorhis (October 22, 1826 - October 20, 1905) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Decatur, Otsego County, he pursued an academic course, studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1851 and commenced practice in Elmira, Chemung County. He was a member of the board of education in 1857, was city attorney in 1859, … Wikipedia
...VAN VOORHIS, John, (1826 - 1905) VAN VOORHIS, John, a Representative from New York; born in Decatur, Otsego County, N.Y., on October 22, 1826; pursued an academic course; studied law; was ... bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=V000063/
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