Richard Pratt Marvin was an American lawyer and politician from New York. A Whig, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1841.
Occupation
politician, lawyer, judge
Position held
United States representative, member of the New York State Assembly
Citizenship
United States
Born
December 23, 1803
Died
January 11, 1892
Overview
Richard Pratt Marvin (December 23, 1803 – January 11, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. A Whig, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1837 to 1841.
Early life
Marvin was born on December 23, 1803, in Fairfield, Herkimer County, New York. He was a son of Selden Marvin and Charlotte (née Pratt) Marvin. His family removed to Dryden, New York, in 1809. His brother, William Marvin, was a United States federal judge and the 7th Governor of Florida.
He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1829, and commenced practice in Jamestown, New York.
Career
He was a member from Chautauqua County of the New York State Assembly in 1836.
