Terence J. Quinn

Terence John Quinn (October 16, 1836 – June 18, 1878) was an American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.

Biography Quinn was born on October 16, 1836, in Albany, New York. He was educated at private schools, then at The Albany Academy. He became a brewer as a young man alongside his father and continued working in the industry following the war. He was a partner in the Beverwyck Brewery, alongside Michael N. Nolan.

During the American Civil War, Quinn served as a lieutenant colonel in Company B of the 25th New York Infantry Regiment, of the Union army. He helped defend Washington, D.C. in April 1861, after which he was assigned to Arlington Heights, Illinois. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1877, until his death, representing New York's 16th district. He was against oppression. In his eulogy, Randall characterized him as a strong orator. He was buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, in Menands.