George Middleton (American politician)
George Middleton (October 14, 1800 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 31, 1888 in Allentown, New Jersey) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district from 1863 to 1865.
George Middleton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
| Preceded by | John L.N. Stratton |
| Succeeded by | William A. Newell |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office 1858–1859 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1800 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 31, 1888 (aged 88) Allentown, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | politician |
Middleton was born in Philadelphia on October 14, 1800. He moved to Burlington, where he attended the public schools. He became a tanner and moved to Allentown, where he held several local offices. He served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1858 and 1859.
Middleton was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-eighth Congress, serving in office from March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1865, but was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1864 to the Thirty-ninth Congress.
After leaving Congress, he resumed the business of tanning. He died in Allentown on December 31, 1888, and was interred in Crosswicks Community Cemetery in Crosswicks, New Jersey.