Jacob Turney
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Jacob Turney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 21st district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander W. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Morgan R. Wise |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 22nd district | |
| In office 1858–1860 | |
| Preceded by | William Wilkins |
| Succeeded by | Smith Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 18, 1825 |
| Died | October 4, 1891 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | St. Clair Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
Jacob Turney (February 18, 1825 – October 4, 1891) was an American lawyer and politician from Pennsylvania who served two terms as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 21st congressional district from 1875 to 1879. He also served as a member of the Pennsylvania Senate for the 22nd district from 1858 to 1860.
Turney was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to Dutch immigrants Jacob, Sr. and Margaret (Singer) Turney.[1] He completed preparatory studies and attended Greensburg Academy. He apprenticed as a printer and worked as a deputy sheriff and clerk in the register and recorder's office.[2] He studied law under Albert Marchand,[1] was admitted to the bar in 1849 and commenced practice in Greensburg.
