Reuben Humphrey (September 2, 1757 – August 12, 1831) was aUnited States representative fromNew York.
Born inWest Simsbury,Hartford County, Connecticut on September 2, 1757, he completed preparatory studies and enlisted as aprivate in the Connecticut Militia for theRevolutionary War. He took part in several actions, including theBattle of Long Island, and received his commission as an officer. Humphrey continued his military service after the Revolution and was discharged as amajor in 1796.
He held several local offices, including serving in theConnecticut House of Representatives in 1779, 1791 and 1793. He was Keeper ofNewgate State Prison inSimsbury, Connecticut for five years.
Humphrey moved toOnondaga County, New York in 1801, and farmed inMarcellus andOnondaga. He was FirstJudge of Onondaga County from 1804 to 1807, andTown Supervisor of Onondaga in 1805. In 1806 he was elected as aDemocratic-Republican to the10th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1807 to March 3, 1809. He was not a candidate for renomination in 1808.
In 1810 he served again as Onondaga Town Supervisor, and he was a member of theNew York State Senate from 1811 to 1815. In 1812 he served as Onondaga's Public School Inspector. He resumed farming, and died near Marcellus on August 12, 1831. He was interred in the Old Village Cemetery in Marcellus.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromNew York's 16th congressional district 1807–1809 | Succeeded by District eliminated |
