John Ganson
John Ganson (January 1, 1818 – September 28, 1874) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Biography
Born in Le Roy, New York, Ganson attended the public schools and Le Roy Academy. He graduated from Harvard University in 1839 and subsequently studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1846 and commenced practice in Canandaigua, New York. He moved to Buffalo the same year.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (31st D.) in 1862 and 1863. Ganson was elected as a Democrat to the 38th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1863, to March 3, 1865. Afterwards he resumed the practice of law in Buffalo. Following the war, he was a director of a local railroad. He served as delegate to the 1864 Democratic National Convention.
Ganson was again a member of the State Senate in 1874. He died in Buffalo on September 28, 1874, and was buried at the Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo.
Sources
- United States Congress. "John Ganson (id: G000042)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
| New York State Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Erastus S. Prosser |
New York State Senate 31st District 1862–1863 |
Succeeded by James M. Humphrey |
| Preceded by Loran L. Lewis |
New York State Senate 31st District 1874 |
Succeeded by Albert P. Laning |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by Augustus Frank |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 30th congressional district 1863–1865 |
Succeeded by James M. Humphrey |