John G. Floyd
John Gelston Floyd (February 5, 1806 – October 5, 1881) was an American lawyer and politician who served three terms as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1839 to 1853, and from 1851 to 1853. He was a grandson of William Floyd.
John G. Floyd | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | Abraham P. Grant |
| Succeeded by | Charles S. Benton |
| Constituency | 17th district |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | John A. King |
| Succeeded by | James Maurice |
| Constituency | 1st district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Gelston Floyd February 5, 1806 Mastic, New York |
| Died | October 5, 1881 (aged 75) Mastic, New York |
| Political party | Democratic (1839–56) Republican (1856–81) |
| Spouse | Sarah Backus Kirkland |
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