Lewis Selye

Lewis Selye

Lewis Selye (July 11, 1803 - January 27, 1883) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Chittenango, New York, Selye attended the common schools. Learned the blacksmith trade.He moved to Rochester, New York, in 1824 and engaged in the manufacture of iron.He served as member of the Board of Supervisors of Monroe County several terms.

Selye was elected alderman in 1841.He served as member of the common council in 1843, 1856, and 1871. County treasurer of Monroe County 1848-1851 and 1854.

Selye was elected as an Independent Republican to the Fortieth Congress (March 4, 1867-March 3, 1869). In 1868 established the Rochester Daily Chronicle, which was merged with the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle in 1870. Trustee of the Monroe County Savings Bank.He died in Rochester, New York, January 27, 1883.He was interred in Mount Hope Cemetery.

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