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Frederick Halstead Teese

1823 – 1894

American politician

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Lived 1823 – 1894 (aged 70). Frederick Halstead Teese was an American politician, lawyer and judge.

Frederick Halstead Teese (October 21, 1823 – January 7, 1894) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. representative from New Jersey from 1875 to 1877.

Biography Born in Newark, New Jersey, Teese graduated from Princeton University on October 21, 1843. He studied law with attorney Asa Whitehead, was admitted to the bar in 1846, and commenced practice in Newark, New Jersey.

State assembly Teese served in the New Jersey State Assembly in 1860 and 1861, and was Speaker in 1861. He was the presiding judge of the Essex County Court of Common Pleas from 1864 until his resignation in 1872.

Congress In 1874, Teese was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877). He declined the nomination for reelection in 1876, resumed the practice of law.

Death and burial He died in New York City January 7, 1894, and was interred in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey.

Family In 1856, Teese married Ann Caroline Darcy. They were the parents of two daughters, Mary and Catharine.

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United States representative, Member of the New Jersey General Assembly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick Halstead Teese?

American politician (1823-1894)

When was Frederick Halstead Teese born?

Frederick Halstead Teese was born on 21 October 1823 in Newark.

When did Frederick Halstead Teese die?

Frederick Halstead Teese died on 7 January 1894 in New York City.

What was Frederick Halstead Teese's occupation?

Frederick Halstead Teese was a politician, lawyer and judge.

What nationality was Frederick Halstead Teese?

Frederick Halstead Teese was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick Halstead Teese

· Wikidata: Q1450330

· DBpedia: Frederick H. Teese

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