R. Holland Duell
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Rodolphus (sometimes Robert) Holland Duell (December 20, 1824 – February 11, 1891) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was elected to Congress and became United States Commissioner of Patents.
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R. Holland Duell | |
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United States Commissioner of Patents | |
In office October 1, 1875 – January 30, 1877 | |
Chairman of the Committee on Expenditures on Public Buildings | |
In office 1873–1875 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1871 – March 3, 1875 | |
Preceded by | Dennis McCarthy |
Succeeded by | William H. Baker |
Constituency | 23rd district (1871–73) 24th district (1873–75) |
In office March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | Henry Bennett |
Succeeded by | Francis Kernan |
Constituency | 21st district |
Chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims | |
In office 1861–1863 | |
Judge of Cortland County, New York | |
In office 1855–1859 | |
District attorney of Cortland County, New York | |
In office 1850–1855 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1824-12-20)December 20, 1824 Warren, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 11, 1891(1891-02-11) (aged 66) Cortland, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Cortland Rural Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary L. Cuyler |
Children | 2 |
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