George Petrie (politician)

George Petrie
Born	(1793-09-08)September 8, 1793 Little Falls, New York
Died	May 8, 1879(1879-05-08) (aged 85) Little Falls, New York
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Merchant, politician
Known for	Member of the United States House of Representatives
Predecessor	Charles S. Benton
Successor	Henry P. Alexander
Political party	Independent Democrat

George Petrie (September 8, 1793 – May 8, 1879) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born at Little Falls, New York, Petrie attended the common schools, worked as a store clerk, and became a merchant, operating a store in partnership with his brother Richard.

He was active in the militia, serving as quartermaster of his regiment during the War of 1812. He later attained the rank of major general as commander of the New York Militia's 1st Division of Riflemen. He also served in local offices, including justice of the peace.

Petrie was elected as an Independent Democrat to the Thirtieth Congress (March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849)

He was employed as a clerk in the Post Office Department in Washington, D.C., from January 1, 1869, until August 31, 1875, when he resigned.

He died at Little Falls, New York, on May 8, 1879. He was interred in Church Street Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "George Petrie (id: P000266)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• George Petrie at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress