Jacob Turney

Jacob Turney (February 18, 1825 – October 4, 1891) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served two terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 21st congressional district from 1875 to 1879. He also served as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 22nd district from 1858 to 1860.

Early life and education Turney was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Dutch immigrants Jacob, Sr. and Margaret (Singer) Turney. He studied law under Albert Marchand, He was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd district from 1858 to 1860 and was elected president in 1859. He was an unsuccessful candidate for State Senator in 1871.

Congress Turney was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses. He served on the Privileges and Elections, Mines, Territories and Currencies Committees. He played a key role in the passage of the Bland-Allison Act which reintroduced the legality of silver currency.

Later career and death After leaving Congress, he resumed the practice of law. He died in Greensburg in 1891.

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