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Representative Jesse Platt Brush View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 12/7/1886
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 16 (1876)
Home County: Mitchell
Jesse Platt Brush
Mitchell County
Born March 13, 1840, in Brewster Putnam county, New York. Mr. Brush along with his brother, Avery, established the Osage National Bank and were firmly ensconced in many of the towns most influential positions. Jesse Brush served as state representative from 1875-1877, representing Mitchell county in the 16th General Assembly. He was a charter member of the Osage Library Association, treasurer of the Osage School Board, city treasurer and treasurer of the Board of Trade.
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House District 65
Committees
16th GA (1876)
Standing Committees
Legislation Sponsored
16th GA (1876)