John G. Floyd

John G. Floyd

John Gelston Floyd (February 5, 1806 - October 5, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from New York, grandson of William Floyd.

Born in Mastic, near Moriches, Long Island, New York, Floyd attended the common schools, and was graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, in 1824.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1825 and commenced practice in Utica, New York.He served as clerk and prosecuting attorney of Utica, New York from 1829 to 1833. Founded the Utica Democrat (later the Observer-Dispatch) in 1836.He was appointed judge of Suffolk County.He served as member of the State assembly 1839-1843.

Floyd was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1839-March 3, 1843).He returned to Mastic, Long Island, about 1842.He served as member of the State senate in 1848 and 1849.

Floyd was elected to the Thirty-second Congress (March 4, 1851-March 3, 1853).He served as chairman of the Committee on Agriculture (Thirty-second Congress). Joined the Republican Party upon its formation in 1856.He retired from public life.He died in Mastic, Long Island, New York, October 5, 1881.He was interred in the family cemetery.

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