Biography

MDC writes about "Dr. Barstow" in 18330218MDC_WHS1. MDC does not seem to have a high opinion of the man, describing him as one of those "politicians who rise & fall unnoticed". Dr. Barstow was a physician; he was also a member of New York state assembly from Tioga County from 1815-18 and in 1824 and 1827; he was a member of New York State senate Western District, 1818-22; county judge in New York, 1818-23; New York state treasurer, 1825-26, 1838-39; appointed 1825, 1838; and during the period when the aforementioned letter was written, Dr. Barstow was a U.S. Representative from New York: 25th District, 1831-33.