Cornelius A. Cadmus

Cornelius A. Cadmus
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district
In office March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	Charles D. Beckwith
Succeeded by	James F. Stewart
House positions Chair of the United States House Committee on the District of Columbia In office March 4, 1891 – March 4, 1893 Preceded by William W. Grout Succeeded by John T. Heard
Sheriff of Passaic County
In office 1887–1890
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from Passaic County
In office 1884–1885
Personal details
Born	Cornelius Andrew Cadmus (1844-10-07)October 7, 1844 Elmwood Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	January 20, 1902(1902-01-20) (aged 57) Paterson, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Party	Democratic

Cornelius Andrew Cadmus (October 7, 1844 – January 20, 1902) was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 5th congressional district for two terms from 1891 to 1895.

Biography

Born at Dundee Lake (now part of Elmwood Park, New Jersey), Cadmus attended public schools in New Jersey. After finishing schooling, he engaged in the feed and grain business in Paterson, New Jersey. He served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1884 and 1885, as well as Sheriff of Passaic County from 1887 to 1890.

Congress

Cadmus was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-second and Fifty-third Congresses (March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895), but did not put himself forward as a candidate for renomination in 1894.

Later career

He resumed his former business pursuits while also serving as a member of the board of inspectors of the New Jersey prison.

Death and burial

He died in Paterson, January 20, 1902, and was interred in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson.

Notes

 This article incorporates public domain material from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Federal government of the United States.

References

• United States Congress. "Cornelius A. Cadmus (id: C000010)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.