1. David Eason was an American politician, judge, sheriff, and early settler of Chautauqua County, New York.
10 Facts About David Eason
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David Eason was the county's first sheriff and served in both the New York State Assembly and New York State Senate.
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David Eason first settled in Canadaway in the summer of 1803 and built the first home, a log house, in the village on the bank of the creek.
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In 1806, David Eason was elected a Fence Viewer along with George Whitehill and Basil Burgess of the Town of Canadaway.
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David Eason purchased additional land in April 1810 and February 1811.
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In 1811, Chautauqua County formed is own government, and David Eason became the county's first sheriff.
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In 1818, Summit Lodge No 312 of Free and Accepted Masons was formed in Mayville in 1818, and David Eason became its first treasurer.
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David Eason was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party and was elected to the New York State Assembly and served in the 45th New York State Legislature from July 1,1821, to January 5,1822.
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David Eason received 2,226 votes and Isaac Phelps, Junior received 2,275 votes and "Isaac Phelps" received 178 votes, for a combined total of 2,453 for Phelps.
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David Eason was elected to a two-year term in the New York State Senate and served in the 46th and 47th New York State Legislatures from January 1,1823, to December 31,1824, representing the 8th District.