Isaac Finch
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Isaac Finch (October 13, 1783 - June 23, 1845) was a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Stillwater, New York, Finch moved with his parents to Peru, New York, in 1787. He attended the public schools. He studied law, but did not engage in extensive practice. He settled near Jay, New York, and became interested in agricultural pursuits. He served as major in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of Infantry during the War of 1812. He served as member of the State assembly 1822-1824.
Finch was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the Twenty-first Congress (March 4, 1829-March 3, 1831). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1830. He resumed agricultural pursuits. He died in Jay, New York, June 23, 1845. He was interred in Central Cemetery.
