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 |
| Died | November 20, 1865(1865-11-20) (aged 89) |
| Resting place | Blenheim Hill Cemetery |
| Party | Jacksonian |
| Children | William Martin Efner, Ezekiel Taylor Efner, Elizabeth Efner McArthur, Catherine Efner Whiting, Margaret Wod Efner Cornell, Rebeca Efner |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician, soldier |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1812–1815 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 104th Regiment, New York Militia |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Queenston Heights Battle of Plattsburgh |
Valentine Efner (Also spelled Effner) (May 5, 1776 – November 20, 1865) was an American veteran of the War of 1812 who served as a U.S. Representative from New York for one term from 1835 to 1837.
Early life
Efner was born in Blenheim Hill to a German immigrant named Henderich Effner, near Blenheim, New York. He learned farming at an early age, preparing for a life of farming. Efner then completed preparatory studies and became a farmer. He decided to 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 served at notable battles like Queenston heights and Plattsburgh, eventually being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and second in command of the militia's 104th Regiment.
Politics
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 at the age of 89, and he is buried at Blenheim Hill Cemetery.
References
- United States Congress. "Valentine Efner (id: E000086)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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