Dudley Farlin (September 2, 1777 – September 26, 1837) was an American businessman and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1835 to 1837.

Dudley Farlin
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 13th district
In office
1835–1837
Preceded byReuben Whallon
Succeeded by John Palmer
Personal details
Born(1777-09-02)September 2, 1777
Norwich, Connecticut, USA
DiedSeptember 26, 1837(1837-09-26) (aged 60)
Warrensburg, New York, USA
Resting placeWarrensburg Cemetery
Political party Jacksonian

Biography

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Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Farlin moved to Dutchess County, New York, in early youth, and later to Warren County. He engaged in the lumber and grain business. Supervisor of the town of Warrensburg 1818–1820, 1827, and 1828. Sheriff of Warren County in 1821, 1822, and again in 1828. He served as member of the State assembly in 1824.

Congress

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Farlin was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837).

Later career and death

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He resumed his former business pursuits.

He died in Warrensburg, New York, on September 26, 1837. He was interred in Warrensburg Cemetery.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Dudley Farlin (id: F000022)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 13th congressional district

1835–1837
Succeeded by

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