Nathaniel B. Terpeny
Nathaniel B. Terpeny | |
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Portrait of Terpeny, c. 1872–1882 | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1880–1881 | |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Dayton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1809 Esopus, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 1884 (aged 74) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Margaret Murray
(m. 1848; died 1879) |
| Children | 1 |
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Nathaniel B. Terpeny (February 25, 1809 – January 16, 1884) was an American politician from New York.
Early life
Nathaniel B. Terpeny was born on February 25, 1809, in Esopus, New York.[1] His father served in the War of 1812 and his grandfather served in the American Revolutionary War.[1] He attended common schools and at the age of 16, he studied the builder's trade.[1]
Career
Terpeny was a builder in New York City for 40 years. He retired and then pursued an agricultural career.[1]
Terpeny was a Democrat.[1] He was the Democratic candidate for alderman-at-large of New York City in 1875 and he ran for the New York State Assembly in 1876.[1] He was elected and served as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1880.[1] He served on the trade and manufactures and the Indian affairs committees.[1]
Terpeny was a member of the Washington Grays for seven years.[1]
Personal life
Terpeny married Margaret Murray, daughter of Hugh J. Murray, on February 22, 1848.[2] Their daughter was Kate E.[3] His wife died in 1879.[4]
Terpeny died on January 16, 1884.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i The Public Service of the State of New York During the Administration of Alonzo B. Cornell. Vol. 2. James R. Osgood and Company. 1882. p. 224. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Married". New-York Tribune. February 24, 1848. p. 2. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Roberson–Terpeny". New York Herald. October 26, 1872. p. 8. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Terpeny". New York Herald. February 18, 1879. p. 9. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Terpeny". The New York Times. January 17, 1884. p. 5. Retrieved January 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Media related to Nathaniel B. Terpeny at Wikimedia Commons