10 Facts About Elijah Babbitt

Elijah Babbitt was a Republican United States Representative from Pennsylvania.

Elijah Babbitt moved with his parents to New York State in 1805.

Elijah Babbitt received an academic education and moved to Milton, Pennsylvania, in 1816.

Elijah Babbitt studied law, was admitted to the bar in March 1824 and commenced practice in Milton.

Elijah Babbitt moved to Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1826 and continued the practice of law.

Elijah Babbitt served as attorney for the borough and subsequently for the city of Erie.

Elijah Babbitt was prosecuting attorney for Erie County, Pennsylvania, in 1833 and served as deputy attorney general for the State in 1834 and 1835.

Elijah Babbitt was a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1836 and 1837 and served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1843 to 1846.

Elijah Babbitt was not a candidate for reelection in 1862.

Elijah Babbitt resumed the practice of law and died in Erie in 1887.