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Isaac Finch (October 13, 1783 – June 23, 1845) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Born in Stillwater, New York, Finch moved with his parents to Peru, New York, in 1787. He attended the public schools. He studied law, but did not engage in extensive practice. He settled near Jay, New York, and became interested in agricultural pursuits. He served as major in the Twenty-sixth Regiment of Infantry during the War of 1812. He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Essex Co.) in 1822 and 1824.

Finch was elected as an Anti-Jacksonian to the 21st United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1829, to March 3, 1831. Afterwards he resumed his agricultural pursuits. He died in Jay, New York, on June 23, 1845. He was interred in Central Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Isaac Finch (id: F000117)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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• 1783 births
• 1845 deaths
• Members of the New York State Assembly
• People from Jay, New York
• United States Army officers
• People from Stillwater, New York
• People from Peru, New York
• National Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
• 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature
• 19th-century members of the United States House of Representatives