John F. Empie
John F. Empie (March 10, 1821 – April 20, 1918) was an American politician who served in the 93rd New York State Legislature.
John F. Empie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the Fulton and Hamilton District | |
| In office January 1, 1870 – December 31, 1870 | |
| Preceded by | William F. Barker |
| Succeeded by | Mortimer Wade |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Frederick Empie March 10, 1821 Ephratah, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 20, 1918 (aged 97) Ephratah, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ephratah Rural Cemetery Ephratah, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography[edit]
John Frederick Empie was born on March 10, 1821, in Ephratah, New York to Frederick and Nancy Klock Empie. His grandparents were German immigrants who were early settlers in upstate New York. After receiving a "common school education", he took up farming. He eventually married Elenor M. Van Vost (1884).[1]
Political career[edit]
In 1870, Empie was elected to the New York State Assembly to represent Fulton and Hamilton counties.[2] He was elected as a Democrat and served one term.[3] After his service in the legislature he continued to be active in Democratic party politics.[4] According to History of Fulton County (1892), he also served as a supervisor in Fulton County for at least five years.
References[edit]
- ^ Frothingham, Washington (1892). History of Fulton County: Embracing Early Discoveries, the Advance of Civilization, the Labors and Triumphs of Sir William Johnson, the Inception and Development of the Glove Industry; with Town and Local Records, Also Military Achievements of Fulton County Patriots. D. Mason. ISBN 978-0-598-48585-4.
- ^ Assembly, New York (State) Legislature (1870). Journal of the Assembly of the State of New York At Their Ninety-third Session. New York State Assembly.
- ^ "The Oneida Dispatch 5 November 1869 — The NYS Historic Newspapers". nyshistoricnewspapers.org. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ "The Daily Leader 28 September 1889 — The NYS Historic Newspapers". nyshistoricnewspapers.org. Retrieved 2024-05-06.