He was a member of the New York State Assembly ( Orleans Co. ) in 1864 , 1865 , 1866 , 1867 and 1868 . In 1867 , he was chosen Speaker of the New York State Assembly , at the age of 27 the youngest man ever to hold this office . He was a delegate to the 1868 Republican National Convention
1868 Republican National Convention
1868 Republican National Convention
Edmund L. Pitts