Middleton was born in Philadelphia on October 14, 1800. He moved to Burlington, where he attended the public schools. He became a tanner and moved to Allentown, 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.
george, middleton, american, politician, other, people, named, george, middleton, george, middleton, disambiguation, george, middleton, october, 1800, philadelphia, pennsylvania, december, 1888, allentown, jersey, american, democratic, party, politician, repre. For other people named George Middleton see George Middleton disambiguation George Middleton October 14 1800 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania December 31 1888 in Allentown New Jersey was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey s 2nd congressional district from 1863 to 1865 George MiddletonMember of the U S House of Representatives from New Jersey s 2nd districtIn office March 4 1863 March 3 1865Preceded byJohn L N StrattonSucceeded byWilliam A NewellMember of the New Jersey General AssemblyIn office 1858 1859Personal detailsBornOctober 14 1800Philadelphia PennsylvaniaDiedDecember 31 1888 1888 12 31 aged 88 Allentown New JerseyPolitical partyDemocraticProfessionpolitician Middleton was born in Philadelphia on October 14 1800 He moved to Burlington where he attended the public schools He became a tanner and moved to Allentown 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 External links editUnited States Congress George Middleton id M000697 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress George Middleton at The Political Graveyard George Middleton at Find a Grave U S House of Representatives Preceded byJohn L N Stratton Member of the U S House of Representatives from New Jersey s 2nd congressional districtMarch 4 1863 March 3 1865 Succeeded byWilliam A Newell nbsp nbsp This article about a New Jersey politician is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title George Middleton American politician amp oldid 1207866951, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
