Arphaxed Loomis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Abijah Mann Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Andrew W. Doig |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Herkimer 1st district | |
| In office 1853–1854 | |
| Preceded by | John Hoover |
| Succeeded by | Gardner Hinkley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 9, 1798 Winsted, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | September 15, 1885 (aged 87) Little Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Church Street Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Arphaxed Loomis (April 9, 1798 – September 15, 1885) was an American lawyer and judge. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 16th district during the 25th Congress (1837–1839). His unusual first name is from a character in the Bible, a grandson of Noah named Arphacshad.[1]
- ^ Osterdahl, Andy (2011-07-21). "The Strangest Names In American Political History : Arphaxed Loomis (1798-1885)". The Strangest Names In American Political History. Retrieved 2022-10-21.