Isaac Finch

American politician (1783–1845)

Isaac Finch

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th district
In office March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831
Preceded by	Richard Keese
Succeeded by	William Hogan

Personal details
Born	(1783-10-13)October 13, 1783 Stillwater, New York, U.S.
Died	June 23, 1845(1845-06-23) (aged 61) Jay, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Central Cemetery
Political party	Anti-Jacksonian
Profession	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Rank	Major
Battles/wars	War of 1812

Isaac Finch (October 13, 1783 – June 23, 1845) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Stillwater, New York, Finch moved with his parents to Peru, New York, in 1787. He attended the public schools. He studied law, but did not engage in extensive practice. He settled near Jay, New York, and became interested in agricultural pursuits. He served as major in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of Infantry during the War of 1812. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Essex Co.) in 1822 and 1824.

Finch was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the 21st United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1831. Afterwards he resumed his agricultural pursuits. He died in Jay, New York, on June 23, 1845. He was interred in Central Cemetery.

References

United States Congress. "Isaac Finch (id: F000117)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Richard Keese	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 19th congressional district March 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831	Succeeded by William Hogan