Valentine Efner

Valentine Efner (May 5, 1776 – November 20, 1865) was a U.S. Representative from New York, serving one term in office from 1835 to 1837.

Valentine Efner
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 8th district
In office March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837
Preceded by	John Adams
Succeeded by	Zadock Pratt
Personal details
Born	(1776-05-05)May 5, 1776 Blenheim, Province of New York, British America
Died	November 20, 1865(1865-11-20) (aged 89) Blenheim, New York, U.S.
Political party	Jacksonian
Occupation	Farmer, politician

Biography

Born in Blenheim Hill, near Blenheim, New York, Efner completed preparatory studies and became a farmer. He served in local offices, including justice of the peace.

War of 1812

Efner was a major in the New York Militia during the War of 1812. He was later promoted to lieutenant colonel and second in command of the militia's 104th Regiment.

State legislature

He served as member of the New York State Assembly in 1829.

Congress

Efner was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837).

He did not run for reelection in 1836 and returned to farming.

Death

He died in Blenheim Hill on November 20, 1865, and was buried at Blenheim Hill Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "Valentine Efner (id: E000086)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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