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On this day, February 9th, 1814, Samuel J. Tilden is born in New Lebanon, New York. Tilden was the 25th Governor of New York, a member of the New York State assembly and a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846. He played a large role in fighting against the corruption of Tammany Hall. He was also a believer in keeping taxes low.
Tilden was also the democratic presidential candidate in the election of 1876, one of the most controversial elections of the 19th Century. Tilden was a descendent of Nathaniel Tilden, an early English settler who came to America in 1634. Tilden studied law at Yale and then transferred to New York University. After the election of 1876, his health began failing and he retired from politics, living quietly at his Yonkers Estate.
After his death he donated his fortune to the City of New York, with one specific request, that the funds be used for a public library with a reading room. Although relatives contested the will, the New York Public Library was founded by the Tilden Trust. The building still bears his name on the front. The Samuel J. Tilden House, located at 15 Gramercy Park South is now used by the National Arts Club.
Tilden was also the democratic presidential candidate in the election of 1876, one of the most controversial elections of the 19th Century. Tilden was a descendent of Nathaniel Tilden, an early English settler who came to America in 1634. Tilden studied law at Yale and then transferred to New York University. After the election of 1876, his health began failing and he retired from politics, living quietly at his Yonkers Estate.
After his death he donated his fortune to the City of New York, with one specific request, that the funds be used for a public library with a reading room. Although relatives contested the will, the New York Public Library was founded by the Tilden Trust. The building still bears his name on the front. The Samuel J. Tilden House, located at 15 Gramercy Park South is now used by the National Arts Club.
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