Nathaniel Fenton

Nathaniel Fenton (March 26, 1763—January 25, 1846) was an American soldier and politician. He served two terms in the New York State Assembly (1814—1815; 1828) and was the first Supervisor of the Town of Poland, New York.

Biography Fenton was born on March 26, 1763, in Mansfield, Connecticut, a son of Ebenezer and Lydia (Conant) Fenton. He was the first out of eight children by his father's second marriage, and he had seven older half siblings. During the American Revolution, he was a colonial scout and later made his way up to the rank of Colonel. In 1781, he served in the Continental Army, serving in New York before returning home. He reenlisted in April 1782 and served in both Connecticut and New York. He enlisted a third time, and was at West Point when the army disbanded.