David M. De Witt

1837–1912 (age 75)

Lawyer and politician

Biography

David M. De Witt rose from Ulster County roots to become a respected attorney and statesman, representing New York in the U.S. House of Representatives during a time of rapid change in the Gilded Age.

He devoted decades to civic life, offering measured judgment in public debates and maintaining a deep commitment to his community well into retirement.