George Middleton (New Jersey)

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George Middleton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865
Preceded by	John L.N. Stratton
Succeeded by	William A. Newell
Born	October 14, 1800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	December 31, 1888 Allentown, New Jersey
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician

George Middleton (October 14, 1800, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 31, 1888, Allentown, New Jersey) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1863 to 1865.

Middleton was born in Philadelphia on October 14, 1800. He moved to Burlington, New Jersey, where he attended the public schools. He became a tanner and moved to Allentown, New Jersey, where he held several local offices. He served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1858 and 1859.

Middleton was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress, serving in office from March 4, 1863-March 3, 1865, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1864 to the Thirty-ninth Congress.

After leaving Congress, he resumed the business of tanning. He died in Allentown on December 31, 1888, and was interred in Crosswicks Community Cemetery in Crosswicks, New Jersey.

[edit] External links

• George Middleton (New Jersey) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• George Middleton at The Political Graveyard
• George Middleton at Find A Grave

Preceded by John L.N. Stratton

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd congressional district March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865

Succeeded by William A. Newell