Arunah Metcalf (February 14, 1771 – August 15, 1848) was aUnited States representative fromNew York.
Born inLebanon, Connecticut, on February 14, 1771, he attended the common schools of Lebanon.
In the late 18th century he moved fromConnecticut to New York, and settled inOtsego County. Metcalf was part of the "Metcalf Setlement" in Pierstown, which included many of his family members, among them his father and stepmother. Arunah Metcalf owned a farm in the area now known asMetcalf Hill. In addition to operating his farm, Metcalf was involved in other business ventures and became a successful land speculator.
Metcalf served in the state militia, holding the rank of ensign in an Otsego County company. He also became active in local government, including serving as deputy sheriff. From 1806 to 1810 he wasSheriff of Otsego County, New York.
He was elected as aDemocratic-Republican to the Twelfth Congress, holding office from March 4, 1811, to March 3, 1813. After serving in Congress Metcalf relocated toCooperstown. He served in theNew York State Assembly from 1814 to 1816.
He was a founder of the Otsego County Agricultural Society and served as its president in 1818.
In 1819 Metcalf ran unsuccessfully for theNew York State Senate. He served in the Assembly again in 1828.
He died in Cooperstown on August 15, 1848. He was buried at Lakewood Cemetery in Cooperstown.
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