Ransom H. Gillet | |
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 From 1878's History of Columbia County, New York | |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 14th congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Beardsley |
| Succeeded by | James B. Spencer |
| Solicitor of the United States Court of Claims | |
| In office April 26, 1858 – April 2, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Montgomery Blair |
| Succeeded by | Charles Gibson |
| Assistant United States Attorney General | |
| In office 1855–1858 | |
| Preceded by | George M. Bibb |
| Succeeded by | Alfred B. McCalmont |
| Solicitor of the United States Treasury | |
| In office May 27, 1847 – October 30, 1849 | |
| Preceded by | Seth Barton |
| Succeeded by | John C. Clark |
| Register of the United States Treasury | |
| In office April 1, 1845 – June 3, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ransom Hooker Gillet January 27, 1800 New Lebanon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 1876 (aged 76) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, D.C. |
| Political party | Jacksonian (before 1832) Democratic (from 1832) |
| Spouse | Eleanor C. Barhydt (m. 1825-1876, his death) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States New York |
| Branch/service | New York State Militia |
| Years of service | 1827-1837 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 49th Brigade |
Ransom Hooker Gillet (January 27, 1800 – October 24, 1876) was an attorney and politician from New York. A Jacksonian and later a Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1833 to 1837.