Samuel George Andrews
| Samuel G. Andrews | |
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| 7th Mayor of Rochester, New York | |
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In office 1840 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas H. Rochester |
| Succeeded by | Elijah F. Smith |
| 22nd Mayor of Rochester, New York | |
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In office 1856 |
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| Preceded by | Charles J. Hayden |
| Succeeded by | Rufus Keeler |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district | |
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In office March 4, 1857 – March 3, 1859 |
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| Preceded by | John Williams |
| Succeeded by | Alfred Ely |
| Personal details | |
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October 16, 1796 Derby, Connecticut, USA |
| Died | June 11, 1863 (aged 66) Rochester, New York, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Rochester, New York |
| Occupation | Politician |
Samuel George Andrews (October 16, 1796 – June 11, 1863) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.
Born in Derby, Connecticut, on October 16, 1796, Andrews was the son of Samuel James and Demaris (Tyler) Andrews. He attended the public schools and a classical academy in Chester, Connecticut. Andrews moved to Rochester, New York in 1815 with his parents.
Andrews worked in the mercantile business, but he also served as Clerk of the New York State Assembly in 1831 and 1832. A Monroe County Clerk from 1834 to 1837, Andrews served on the board of aldermen in 1838. He served as Clerk of the New York State Senate in 1840 and 1841. For two years he was clerk of the court of errors. He was appointed postmaster of Rochester on January 8, 1842, and served until July 18, 1845.
Andrews served twice as mayor of Rochester in 1846 and 1850. He was a New York delegate to the 1856 Republican National Convention.
Elected as a Whig (later the Republican Party) to the 35th United States Congress from New York's 29th congressional district, Andrews held office from March 4, 1857, to March 3, 1859.
Andrews died in Rochester on June 11, 1863 at age 66. He is interred in Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester.
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