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Hiram Walden
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 21st district |
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| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 |
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| Preceded by | George A. Starkweather |
| Succeeded by | William W. Snow |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from Schoharie County | |
| In office January 1, 1836 – December 31, 1836 Serving with Alvin Wilkins
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| Preceded by | John F. Hiller, Jonas Krum |
| Succeeded by | Philip Mann, Reuben Merchant |
| Town Supervisor of Wright, New York | |
| In office 1846–1849 |
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| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | Henry D. Rosekrans |
| Town Supervisor of Schoharie, New York | |
| In office 1842–1844 |
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| Preceded by | John S. Brown |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Larkin |
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| Born | August 21, 1800 Pawlet, Vermont |
| Died | July 21, 1880 (aged 79) Wright, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sophia Dominick (m. 1822-1880, his death) |
| Children | 10 |
| Occupation | Businessman Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States New York |
| Branch/service | New York Militia |
| Years of service | 1830s-1840s |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 16th Division |
Hiram Walden (born August 21, 1800 – died July 21, 1880) was an American businessman and politician from New York. He is best known for serving as a United States Representative in the U.S. Congress from 1849 to 1851.
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Early Life and Business
Hiram Walden was born in Pawlet, Vermont, on August 21, 1800. He went to local schools in Pawlet. In 1818, he moved to Berne, New York. A few years later, in 1821, he moved to a small community called Waldenville. This area is now part of the town of Wright.
Walden worked as a farmer. He also owned a business that made axes. He ran this business until 1846, when a fire unfortunately destroyed it.
Public Service and Military Role
Walden was involved in politics and public service for many years. In 1836, he became a member of the New York State Assembly. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for New York State.
Besides his business, Walden was also part of the state militia. This was a group of citizens trained for military service. In 1839, he became a major general. This was a high rank, and he commanded the 16th Division of the militia. He held this position until he resigned in 1841.
Town Supervisor Role
Walden served as a town supervisor for the town of Schoharie from 1842 to 1844. A town supervisor is like a mayor for a town. They help manage the town's government.
Later, the town of Wright was created. It was formed by separating from Schoharie. Hiram Walden became Wright's very first town supervisor. He served in this role from 1846 to 1849.
Serving in Congress
In 1848, Hiram Walden was chosen by the Democratic Party to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He won the election!
He served in the Thirty-first Congress. His term lasted from March 4, 1849, to March 3, 1851. While in Congress, Walden was part of important committees. He was a member of the Committee on Invalid Pensions. He also led the Committee on Patents as its chairman. This committee dealt with new inventions and ideas.
In 1850, he tried to be nominated again for Congress, but he was not successful.
Later Life
After leaving Congress, Walden worked as an inspector. He worked at the United States Custom House in New York City. This office collected taxes on goods brought into the country.
After retiring, he lived in Waldenville until he passed away. Hiram Walden died on July 21, 1880. He was buried at Berne and Beaverdam Cemetery in Berne, New York.
Family Life
In 1822, Hiram Walden married Sophia Dominick. She was born in 1803 and passed away in 1893. Hiram and Sophia had 10 children together. Eight of their children lived to be adults.
- Miner (born 1823)
- Hiram Jr. (born 1828)
- John D. (born 1833)
- Moses P. (born 1835)
- Albert D. (born 1837)
- Sylvanus (born 1839)
- Isaac D. (born 1841)
- Elmina Edna (born 1844)
