sentences:  He was a delegate to the 1884 Democratic National Convention.He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 23rd D.) in 1885, 1886 and 1887.He was a member of the New York State Senate from 1888 to 1898, sitting in the 111th, 112th, 113th, 114th, 115th, 116th (all six 10th D.), 117th, 118th (both 14th D.), 119th, 120th and 121st New York State Legislatures (all three 20th D.); and was President pro tempore from 1892 to 1893.