Nathaniel Jones (February 17, 1788Tyringham,Berkshire County, Massachusetts – July 20, 1866Newburgh,Orange County, New York) was an American banker and politician fromNew York. He served two terms in theU.S. House from 1837 to 1841.
About 1807, he removed toWarwick, New York, and taught school there for several years. Among his pupils wasWilliam H. Seward.
He was a member of theNew York State Assembly (Orange Co.) in1827 and1828. Afterwards he engaged in banking.
He was elected as aDemocrat to the25th and26th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1837, to March 3, 1841.
He wasNew York State Surveyor General from February 1842 to February 1845, and aCanal 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 theNew York State Senate (9th D.) in1852 and1853.
He died on July 20, 1866, inNewburgh,Orange County, New York.
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 9th District 1852–1853 | Succeeded by John D. Watkins |
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 6th congressional district 1837–1841 | Succeeded by |
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