George Sykes (New Jersey politician)
George Sykes (September 20, 1802 – February 25, 1880) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1843 to 1845, and was reelected in 1845 to fill a vacancy, serving until 1847.
George Sykes | |
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George Sykes | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Six congressmen elected statewide on the Whig Party's general ticket: John Bancker Aycrigg William Halstead John Patterson Bryan Maxwell Joseph Fitz Randolph Charles C. Stratton Thomas J. Yorke |
| Succeeded by | Samuel G. Wright (W) |
| In office November 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel G. Wright (W) |
| Succeeded by | William A. Newell (W) |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
| In office 1877–1879 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1802 Sykesville, New Jersey |
| Died | February 25, 1880 (aged 77) Mansfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician |
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