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Henry Joel Scudder
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | Dwight Townsend |
| Succeeded by | Henry B. Metcalfe |
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| Born | September 18, 1825 Northport, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1886 (aged 60) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Louisa Henrietta Davies
(m. 1853; Emma Willard
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| Relations | Townsend Scudder (nephew) |
| Parents | Henry Scudder Elizabeth Hewlett |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
| Known for | Founder of Scudder & Carter |
Henry Joel Scudder (born September 18, 1825 – died February 10, 1886) was an important politician from New York. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
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Henry Scudder's Early Life and Education
Henry Joel Scudder was born in Northport, New York, on September 18, 1825. His parents were Henry Scudder and Elizabeth Hewlett Scudder. His nephew, Townsend Scudder, also became a U.S. Representative from New York.
Henry Scudder went to a local school and then to Huntington Academy. He later graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1846.
Henry Scudder's Career in Law and Politics
After finishing college, Henry Scudder studied law. He became a lawyer in 1848 and started practicing law in New York City. In 1854, he helped start a law firm called Scudder & Carter. Today, this firm is known as Carter Ledyard & Milburn.
During the American Civil War, Henry Scudder was a captain in the New York National Guard. He served throughout the war.
Serving in Congress
Henry Scudder was elected to the Forty-third Congress as a member of the Republican Party. He served in Congress from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1875. While in Congress, he worked on the Committee on War Claims. This committee handled issues related to the Civil War.
He decided not to run for re-election in 1874. After his time in Congress, he went back to practicing law in New York City. He was a main lawyer for the Standard Oil Company. He also served as a trustee for Trinity College for more than 20 years.
In 1876, he tried to become a judge for the Superior Court of New York. In 1884, people in Suffolk County again asked him to run for judge, but he declined.
Henry Scudder's Family Life
Henry Scudder was married twice. His first wife was Louisa Henrietta Davies (1834–1864). They got married on June 21, 1853. Louisa was the daughter of Professor Charles Davies from the United States Military Academy.
Together, Henry and Louisa had five children:
- Henry Townsend Scudder (1854–1937), who became a Reverend.
- Charles Davies Scudder (1856–1892), a doctor in New York City.
- Edward Mansfield Scudder (1858–1944), who was also a lawyer.
- Mary English Scudder (1859–1882).
- Elizabeth Scudder (1861–1865).
After Louisa's death, Henry Scudder married Emma Willard (1835–1893) in 1866. Emma was the granddaughter of Emma Willard, who founded the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York.
Henry and Emma had six children, including:
- Willard Scudder (1868–1936), a teacher.
- Heyward Scudder (1870–1917), who studied medicine at MIT.
- Emma Willard Scudder (1871–1944), who attended the N.Y. School of Applied Design for Women.
- Hewlett Scudder (1875–1942), who studied engineering at Columbia University.
Henry Joel Scudder passed away at his home in New York City on February 10, 1886. He was buried in his family's cemetery in Northport.
