David A. Bokee

David Alexander Bokee (October 6, 1805 – March 15, 1860) was an American lawyer, merchant and politician from New York.

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David Alexander Bokee
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851
Preceded by	Henry Cruse Murphy
Succeeded by	Obadiah Bowne
Member of the New York Senate from the 2nd district
In office January 1, 1848 – December 31, 1849
Preceded by	new district
Succeeded by	John A. Cross
Personal details
Born	October 6, 1805 (1805-10-06) New York City, US
Died	March 15, 1860 (1860-03-16) (aged 54) Washington, D.C., US
Political party	Whig
Spouse	Sarah Ann Dowdny
Children	Helena Stevens Bokee Frederick William Bokee Margaret Swanston Bokee Joseph Moore Bokee David Alexander Bokee William Blossom Bokee
Profession	Attorney merchant politician
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Born in New York City, Bokee was the son of Frederick and Rachel McKenzie Bokee and attended the public schools. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits while he studied law. He was admitted to the bar, and practiced law. Later he was also a shipping merchant. He married Sarah Ann Dowdny and they had six children, Helena, Frederick, Margaret, Joseph, David, and William.^[1]

Bokee was President of the Brooklyn Board of Aldermen from 1840 to 1843; and again from 1845 to 1848. He was a member of the New York State Senate (2nd D.) in 1848 and 1849. He was also a Trustee of the New York Life Insurance Company from 1848 to 1860.

He was elected as a Whig to the 31st United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1849, to March 3, 1851. Bokee was appointed by President Millard Fillmore as Naval Officer of the Port of New York, and remained in office from 1851 to 1853.^[2]

Bokee died on March 15, 1860, in Washington, D.C.; and was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.

• United States Congress. "David A. Bokee (id: B000599)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.