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Philemon Dickerson was a United States representative from New Jersey, the 12th governor of New Jersey and judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
New Jersey's at-large congressional district
…Anti-Jack. Elected in 1830. Retired. Isaac Southard (Somerville) Anti-Jack. Elected in 1830. Lost re-election. 23rd March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 Philemon Dickerson (Paterson) Jack. Elected in 1832. Re-elected in 1834. Resigned to become Governor of New Jersey. Samuel Fowler (Hamburg) Jack. Elected in 1832. Re-elected…
Philemon Dickerson