Oliver H. Budd

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
  1. "Hon. Oliver H. Budd" (PDF). Watkins Express. LXIII (7). 18 July 1917. p. 1 – via Old Fulton NY Postcards.
  2. Murlin, Edgar L. (1896). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. pp. 206–207 – via Google Books.
  3. Murlin, Edgar L. (1897). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: James B. Lyon. p. 195 – via Google Books.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
George A. Snyder		 New York State Assembly
Schuyler County
1896-1897		 Succeeded by
Charles A. Sloane
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