Westel Willoughby, Jr.

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Westel Willoughby, Jr. (November 20, 1769 - October 3, 1844) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Goshen, Connecticut, Willoughby moved to Newport, New York. He studied medicine and engaged in practice. He was appointed judge of the court of common pleas of Herkimer County in 1805 and served until 1821. He served as president of the Herkimer County Medical Society 1806-1816 and 1818-1836. He served in the State assembly in 1808 and 1809. He served as president of the College of Physicians and Surgeons for the Western District of New York 1812-1844. He served as member of the medical staff of the militia and served in the War of 1812. He successfully contested as a Democratic-Republican the election of William S. Smith to the Fourteenth Congress and served from December 13, 1815, to March 3, 1817. The town of Willoughby, Ohio was named for Dr. Willoughby, and also the Willoughby Medical College (now a part of The Ohio State University College of Medicine). He died in Newport, New York, October 3, 1844. He was interred in the Newport Cemetery.

Source

Westel Willoughby, Jr. at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by William Stephens Smith	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th congressional district 1815-1817	Succeeded by Thomas H. Hubbard

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Name	Willoughby, Westel, Jr.
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	November 20, 1769
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Date of death	October 3, 1844
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