James B. Spencer

James Bradley Spencer (April 26, 1781 – March 26, 1848) was a U.S. Representative from New York, serving one term from 1837 to 1839.

Born in Salisbury, Connecticut, Spencer received a limited education.

He moved to Franklin County, New York, and settled in Fort Covington.

He raised a company for the War of 1812, and served as Captain in the Twenty-ninth United States Infantry.

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