William Dietz

William Dietz (June 28, 1778 – August 24, 1848) was an American farmer and politician from New York. From 1825 to 1827, he served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Life He attended the district schools and engaged in agricultural pursuits. He was Town Clerk of Schoharie and Supervisor of Schoharie County.

Militia He was a colonel of the State Militia.

State legislature He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Schoharie Co.) in 1814, 1814–15 and 1823.

Congress Dietz was elected as a Jacksonian to the 19th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1827.

Return to legislature He was a member of the New York State Senate (3rd D.) from 1830 to 1833, sitting in the 53rd, 54th, 55th and 56th New York State Legislatures.

Later career He was a presidential elector in 1832, voting for Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.

He was County Superintendent of the Poor from 1834 to 1835.

Death He died on August 24, 1828, and was buried at the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Schoharie.