William Dietz | |
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New York State Senate (3rd D.) | |
In office 1830–1833 | |
Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
In office March 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827 | |
Preceded by | Lewis Eaton |
Succeeded by | John I. De Graff |
New York State Assembly (Schoharie Co.) | |
In office 1814–1815 | |
In office 1823 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Schoharie, New York | June 28, 1778
Died | August 24, 1848 Schoharie, New York | (aged 70)
Resting place | St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery |
Political party | Jacksonian |
Military service | |
Allegiance | New York |
Branch/service | New York militia |
Rank | Colonel |
William Dietz (June 28, 1778 – August 24, 1848) was an American farmer and politician from New York. From 1825 to 1827, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He attended the district schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was Town Clerk of Schoharie and Supervisor of Schoharie County.
He was a colonel of the State Militia.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Schoharie Co.) in 1814, 1814–15 and 1823.
Dietz was elected as a Jacksonian to the 19th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd D.) from 1830 to 1833, sitting in the 53rd, 54th, 55th and 56th New York State Legislatures.
He was a presidential elector in 1832, voting for Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
He was County Superintendent of the Poor from 1834 to 1835.
He died on August 24, 1828, and was buried at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Schoharie.