Jeremiah E. Cary

Jeremiah E. Cary
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845
Preceded by	John C. Clark
Succeeded by	Charles Goodyear
Personal details
Born	April 30, 1803 Coventry, Rhode Island
Died	June 1888 (aged 85) Rockville Centre, New York
Political party	Democratic

Jeremiah Eaton Cary (April 30, 1803 – June 1888) was a United States Representative from New York.

Cary was born in Coventry, Rhode Island on April 30, 1803, he attended public school. He moved to Cherry Valley, New York, in 1820, where he studied law. Cary was admitted to the bar in 1829 and commenced practice in New York City. He was elected as a Democrat to the 28th United States Congress (March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845). Later, he resumed the practice of law in New York City, moving to Plainfield, New Jersey in 1860, where he continued the practice of law. Cary died in June 1888 while on a visit to Rockville Centre, New York. He's buried at the Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery, Plainfield, N.J.

External links

• United States Congress. "Jeremiah E. Cary (id: C000215)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.