Oliver H. Budd (June 26, 1846 – July 3, 1917) was an American farmer and politician from New York.
Life
Budd was born on June 26, 1846, the son of Robert Curry Budd and Mina Foster,[1] in Peach Orchard, New York.[2]
Budd worked as a farmer. He took up fruit culture and eventually became one of the largest landowners in the county. He also raised blooded horses.[2] He served as president of the Schuyler County Agricultural Society. He was also a director of the Glen National Bank from its opening to his death.[1]
Budd was elected town supervisor of Hector twice. In 1895, he was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Schuyler County. He served in the Assembly in 1896[2] and 1897.[3]
In 1873, Budd married Mary L. Woodward. They had two daughters, Clementine and Frances.[1]
Budd died at home from a hemorrhage on July 3, 1917. He was buried in Peach Orchard cemetery.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Hon. Oliver H. Budd" (PDF). Watkins Express. Vol. LXIII, no. 7. 18 July 1917. p. 1 – via Old Fulton NY Postcards.
- ^ a b c Murlin, Edgar L. (1896). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. pp. 206–207 – via Google Books.
- ^ Murlin, Edgar L. (1897). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. p. 195 – via Google Books.
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