Alvah Crocker

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(October 14, 1801 — December 26, 1874) Crocker was a businessman and politician. Alvah Crocker was born in Leominster, Massachusetts. After attending school at the Groton Academy, Crocker became a proprietor of paper manufactories and also acted as President of the Boston and Fitchburg Railroad. He also served as a member of the State House of Representatives in 1836 ,1842, and 1843, and as a member of the State Senate for two terms. Crocker was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Washburn. He served in Congress from January 2, 1872 until his death on December 26, 1874. [Source: “Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present,” available at https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000916]

Member of Massachusetts Delegation—The Civil Rights Act of 1875.

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