Nathaniel Jones (representative)
Nathaniel Jones (February 17, 1788 Tyringham, Berkshire County, Massachusetts – July 20, 1866 Newburgh, Orange County, New York) was an American banker and politician from New York.
Life
About 1807, he removed to Warwick, New York, and taught school there for several years. Among his pupils was William H. Seward.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Orange Co.) in 1827 and 1828. Afterwards he engaged in banking.
He was elected as a Democrat to the 25th and 26th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1837 to March 3, 1841.
He was New York State Surveyor General from February 1842 to February 1845, and a Canal Commissioner from February 1845 to November 1, 1847, when he resigned.
He was Superintendent of Schools and Clerk of the Board of Education of Newburgh in 1851. He was a member of the New York State Senate (9th D.) in 1852 and 1853.
References
- United States Congress. "Nathaniel Jones (id: J000243)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The New York Civil List compiled by Franklin Benjamin Hough (pages 37f, 42, 137, 142 and 284; Weed, Parsons and Co., 1858)
- Obit in NYT on July 31, 1866 (Stating he was Marshal of the Southern District, which is not confirmed by the US Marshal's website.)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Orville L. Holley |
New York State Surveyor General 1842–1845 |
Succeeded by Hugh Halsey |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by James C. Curtis |
New York State Senate 9th District 1852–1853 |
Succeeded by John D. Watkins |
| United States House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by John W. Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th congressional district 1837–1841 |
Succeeded by James G. Clinton |