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{{Short description|American politician (1803–1882)}}
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|office = Member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[New York's 9th congressional district]]
|term_start = March 4, 1845
|term_end = March 3, 1847
|predecessor = [[James G. Clinton]]
|successor = [[Daniel B. St. John]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date|1803|12|8}}
|birth_place = [[Newburgh, New York]], U.S.
|death_date = {{Death date and age|1882|2|21|1803|12|8}}
|death_place = [[Monticello, New York]], U.S.
|resting_place = Rock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello, New York, U.S.
|party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
|spouse = Jane Thompson
|children = 3
|profession = Attorney
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'''Archibald Campbell Niven''' (December 8, 1803 – February 21, 1882) was an American politician who served one term as a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from New York from 1845 to 1847.
'''Archibald Campbell Niven''' (December 8, 1803 – February 21, 1882) was an American politician who served one term as a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from New York from 1845 to 1847.


== Biography ==
==Early life==
Born in [[Newburgh, New York]], Niven completed preparatory studies. He was [[Probate court|Surrogate]] of [[Sullivan County, New York]] from 1828 to 1840, and was Adjutant General of the [[New York National Guard|New York State Militia]] in 1844.
Niven was born in [[Newburgh, New York]]. He completed preparatory studies in Newburgh and [[Monticello, New York]], studied law, and was [[Admission to the bar in the United States|admitted to the bar]]. He was [[Probate court|Surrogate]] of [[Sullivan County, New York]] from 1828 to 1840.


=== Congress ===
==Continued career==
A longtime member of the [[New York Army National Guard|New York State Militia]], in 1827 he was commissioned as a [[Captain (United States O-3)|captain]] in the 10th Artillery Regiment. In 1828, he was promoted to [[Major (United States)|major]]. Niven was appointed regimental commander with the rank of [[Colonel (United States)|colonel]]. In 1837, Niven was elected commander of the 10th Artillery Brigade with the rank of brigadier general. In 1843, he was appointed [[Adjutant General of New York|adjutant general]] of the state militia, and he served until 1845.
Niven was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[29th United States Congress]], holding office from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1847.
Niven was elected as a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] to the [[29th United States Congress]], holding office from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1847.


=== Later career ===
==Later career==
He was District Attorney of Sullivan County from 1847 to 1850; and a member of the [[New York State Senate]] (9th D.) in [[87th New York State Legislature|1864]]. His election was contested by Republican [[Henry R. Low]] who was seated in place of Niven on January 17 for the [[88th New York State Legislature|session of 1865]].
He was District Attorney of Sullivan County from 1847 to 1850; and a member of the [[New York State Senate]] (9th D.) in [[87th New York State Legislature|1864]]. His election was contested by Republican [[Henry R. Low]] who was seated in place of Niven on January 17 for the [[88th New York State Legislature|session of 1865]].


=== Death ===
== Death and burial==
Niven died in [[Monticello, New York]], February 21, 1882. He was interred in Rock Ridge Cemetery.
Niven died in [[Monticello, New York]], February 21, 1882. He was interred in Rock Ridge Cemetery.

==Family==
In 1832, Niven married Jane Thompson. They were the parents of three children— Alexander T., Mary C. and Thornton A. Alexander Niven died in the sinking of [[SS Arctic|SS ''Arctic'']] in September 1854. Niven's brother [[Thornton M. Niven]] was a prominent architect.


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[[Category:19th-century American politicians]]
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Latest revision as of 22:58, 8 December 2024

Archibald C. Niven
Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 9th congressional district
In office
March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1847
Preceded byJames G. Clinton
Succeeded byDaniel B. St. John
Personal details
Born(1803-12-08)December 8, 1803
Newburgh, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 1882(1882-02-21) (aged 78)
Monticello, New York, U.S.
Resting placeRock Ridge Cemetery, Monticello, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJane Thompson
Children3
ProfessionAttorney

Archibald Campbell Niven (December 8, 1803 – February 21, 1882) was an American politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1845 to 1847.

Early life

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Niven was born in Newburgh, New York. He completed preparatory studies in Newburgh and Monticello, New York, studied law, and was admitted to the bar. He was Surrogate of Sullivan County, New York from 1828 to 1840.

Continued career

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A longtime member of the New York State Militia, in 1827 he was commissioned as a captain in the 10th Artillery Regiment. In 1828, he was promoted to major. Niven was appointed regimental commander with the rank of colonel. In 1837, Niven was elected commander of the 10th Artillery Brigade with the rank of brigadier general. In 1843, he was appointed adjutant general of the state militia, and he served until 1845.

Niven was elected as a Democrat to the 29th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1845, to March 3, 1847.

Later career

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He was District Attorney of Sullivan County from 1847 to 1850; and a member of the New York State Senate (9th D.) in 1864. His election was contested by Republican Henry R. Low who was seated in place of Niven on January 17 for the session of 1865.

Death and burial

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Niven died in Monticello, New York, February 21, 1882. He was interred in Rock Ridge Cemetery.

Family

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In 1832, Niven married Jane Thompson. They were the parents of three children— Alexander T., Mary C. and Thornton A. Alexander Niven died in the sinking of SS Arctic in September 1854. Niven's brother Thornton M. Niven was a prominent architect.

Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Archibald C. Niven (id: N000112)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough, Stephen C. Hutchins and Edgar Albert Werner (1870; pg. 244, 267, 443 and 543)
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 9th congressional district
1845-1847 		Succeeded by
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
9th District
1864–1865 		Succeeded by
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