David P. Brewster
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David P. Brewster (June 15, 1801 - February 20, 1876) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Cairo, New York, Brewster attended the common schools, and was graduated from Union College, Schenectady, New York, in 1823. He moved to New York City. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1825 and commenced practice in Oswego, New York. Trustee of the village of Oswego in 1828, 1836, and 1845. He served as prosecuting attorney of Oswego County 1829-1833. Treasurer of the village of Oswego 1832-1834, and served as its president in 1837. He served as judge of the court of common pleas 1833-1841.
Brewster was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Congresses (March 4, 1839-March 3, 1843). He was appointed postmaster of Oswego, New York, on July 21, 1845, and served until January 10, 1849, when his successor was appointed. He resumed the practice of law. He also engaged in agricultural pursuits. He served as member of the excise board commission and served as president 1870-1873. He died in Oswego, New York, February 20, 1876. He was interred in Riverside Cemetery.
