Terence John Quinn (October 16, 1836 – June 18, 1878) was an American Civil War veteran, businessman, and politician who served part of one term as a United States representative from New York from 1877 to 1878.

Terence J. Quinn

Biography

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He was born in Albany, New York, where he was educated at a private school and the Boys' Academy. Early in life entered the brewery business with his father and subsequently became a senior member of the firm.

Civil War

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At the outbreak of the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Company B, Twenty-fifth Regiment, New York State Militia Volunteers which was ordered to the defense of Washington, D.C. in April 1861. He was assigned to duty at Arlington Heights.

Political career

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Quinn was a member of the common council of Albany 1869-1872. He was elected a member of the State assembly in 1873.

Congress

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He was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fifth (45th) Congress and served from March 4, 1877, until his death in Albany in 1878, aged 41.

Burial

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He was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands, New York.

See also

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References

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  • United States Congress. "Terence J. Quinn (id: Q000020)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
John W. Van Valkenburgh
New York State Assembly
Albany County, 3rd District

1874
Succeeded by
Francis W. Vosburgh
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 16th congressional district

1877–1878
Succeeded by