George Hastings (American politician)

George Hastings (March 13, 1807 – August 29, 1866) was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1853 to 1855.

Hastings was born in Clinton, New York and attended the public schools.

He graduated in law in 1826 from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

In 1830 he was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Mount Morris, New York.

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