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Frederick A. Tallmadge
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| Clerk of the Court of Appeals | |
| In office January 1, 1863 – December 31, 1865 |
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| Preceded by | Charles Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Patrick H. Jones |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 5th District | |
| In office March 4, 1847 – March 3, 1849 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas M. Woodruff |
| Succeeded by | George Briggs |
| Recorder of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1849 – December 31, 1851 |
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| Preceded by | John B. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Francis R. Tillou |
| In office 1841 – 1846 |
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| Preceded by | Robert H. Morris |
| Succeeded by | John B. Scott |
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office January 1, 1837– December 31, 1840 |
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| Preceded by | Myndert Van Schaick |
| Succeeded by | John B. Scott |
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Frederick Augustus Tallmadge
August 29, 1792 Litchfield, Connecticut |
| Died | September 17, 1869 (aged 77) Litchfield, Connecticut |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Elizabeth "Eliza" H. Canfield |
| Parent | Benjamin Tallmadge |
| Alma mater | Yale College Litchfield Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
Frederick Augustus Tallmadge (August 29, 1792 – September 17, 1869) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He held many important public jobs throughout his life.
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Early Life and Education
Frederick Augustus Tallmadge was born on August 29, 1792. His birthplace was Litchfield, Connecticut. His father was Benjamin Tallmadge and his mother was Mary Floyd. His grandfather was William Floyd.
Frederick went to Yale College and graduated in 1811. After college, he studied law at Litchfield Law School. He became a lawyer in 1813 and started his law practice in New York City.
Public Service and Politics
Frederick Tallmadge served as a captain in the militia during the War of 1812. This was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain.
He began his political career in New York City. In 1834, he was a member of the Board of Aldermen. Then, in 1836, he joined the Common Council. From 1837 to 1840, he was a member of the New York State Senate. This is part of the state's law-making body.
Tallmadge also served as the Recorder of New York City. This was a judicial role, similar to a judge. He held this position from 1841 to 1846, and again from 1848 to 1851.
In 1847, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He represented New York's 5th District as a member of the Whig Party. He served in Congress until 1849.
Later, from 1857 to 1862, he was the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police. This meant he was in charge of the police force in New York City. In 1861, he ran for Canal Commissioner but did not win.
From 1863 to 1865, Tallmadge was the Clerk of the New York Court of Appeals. This is a high-level court in New York State. After this, he went back to practicing law in New York City.
Family and Later Years
Frederick Tallmadge married Elizabeth "Eliza" H. Canfield. They had a son named Frederick Samuel Tallmadge. Their son later became president of the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution.
Frederick Augustus Tallmadge passed away on September 17, 1869. He died at his daughter's home in Litchfield, Connecticut. He was buried in the East Cemetery there.
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Elizabeth Canfield Tallmadge
