Ezra Darby

Ezra Darby was an American politician who was elected for two terms as a United States [House of Representatives|U.S. representative] from New Jersey, serving from 1805 to 1808.

Biography

Darby was born in Scotch [Plains, New Jersey]. He held offices on the Board of Chosen Freeholders and served as assessor and justice of the peace from 1800 to 1804. He served as member of the New [Jersey General Assembly] from 1802 to 1804.

Congress and death

Darby was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the 9th [United States Congress|Ninth] and Tenth Congresses and served from March 4, 1805, until his death in Washington, D.C., January 27, 1808.
He was also a slave owner.
He was interred in Congressional Cemetery in Washington, D.C.