Henry Crocheron

Henry Crocheron (December 26, 1772 – November 8, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from New York, brother of Jacob Crocheron.

Henry Crocheron
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district
In office March 4, 1815 – March 4, 1817
Preceded by	John Lefferts Ebenezer Sage
Succeeded by	Tredwell Scudder George Townsend
Personal details
Born	(1772-12-26)December 26, 1772 Staten Island, New York
Died	November 8, 1819(1819-11-08) (aged 46) Staten Island, New York
Political party	Democratic-Republican

Born on Staten Island, Richmond County, New York, Crocheron attended the common schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits in Northfield. He was the Supervisor of Northfield from 1808 to 1814.

Crocheron was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Fourteenth Congress (March 4, 1815 – March 4, 1817). He served as captain of militia in 1818. He died in New Springville, New York, on November 8, 1819. He was interred in St. Andrew's Churchyard, Richmond County, Staten Island, New York.

References

• United States Congress. "Henry Crocheron (id: C000914)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by John Lefferts, Ebenezer Sage	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st congressional district 1815–1817 with George Townsend	Succeeded by Tredwell Scudder, George Townsend