Theodore Frank Appleby

Theodore Frank Appleby (October 10, 1864 – December 15, 1924) was an American realtor, insurance agent, banker, and Republican Party politician from Asbury Park, New Jersey who represented Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 to 1923. He lost re-election in 1922 and won his seat back in 1924 but died before he was sworn into office. He also served as mayor of Asbury Park from 1908 to 1912.

He was the father of Stewart H. Appleby, who took his seat in the next Congress.

Early life and education Theodore Frank Appleby was born on October 10, 1864, in Old Bridge, New Jersey to Theodore Appleby and Margaret S. (née Mount) Appleby.

Business career After his graduation, Appleby returned to Asbury Park and entered the real estate business. He was a member of the New Jersey Real Estate Exchange and active in the Asbury Park Building and Loan Association.

Appleby died before he could take his seat for the next Congress and was replaced by his eldest son, Stewart.

Personal life and death Appleby married Alice C. Hoffman on April 10, 1889 in Somerville, New Jersey. They had three sons:

Stewart H. Appleby (b. 1890) Richard H. Appleby (b. 1891) Theodore F. Appleby II (b. 1895)

Appleby was fond of traveling and made an extensive trip to England, France, and Italy. He visited the Panama Canal while it was under construction. He was a member of the Deal Golf Club in Deal, New Jersey.

He died on December 15, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland. He was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery near Old Bridge in East Brunswick, New Jersey.