Jacob Turney
Jacob Turney (born February 18, 1825 in Greensburg , Westmoreland County , Pennsylvania , † October 4, 1891 ibid) was an American politician . Between 1875 and 1879 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
Jacob Turney attended preparatory schools and then the Greensburg Academy . He then completed an apprenticeship in the printing trade. After studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1849, he began to work in this profession in Greensburg. Between 1850 and 1855 he was a district attorney in Westmoreland County there. At the same time he embarked on a political career as a member of the Democratic Party . Between 1858 and 1860 he was a member of the Pennsylvania Senate . In 1859 he was elected its president.
In the congressional election of 1874 Turney was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 21st constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Republican Alexander Wilson Taylor on March 4, 1875 . After re-election, he was able to complete two legislative terms in Congress until March 3, 1879 . After his time in the US House of Representatives, Jacob Turney practiced again as a lawyer. He died on October 4, 1891 in his hometown Greensburg, where he was also buried.
Web links
- Jacob Turney in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- Jacob Turney in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wilson Taylor |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (21st constituency) March 4, 1875 - March 3, 1879 |
Morgan Ringland Wise |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Turney, Jacob |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 18, 1825 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Greensburg , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 4, 1891 |
| Place of death | Greensburg , Pennsylvania |