Valentine Efner (May 5, 1776 – November 20, 1865) was a

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from

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, serving one term in office from 1835 to 1837.

Biography

Born in Blenheim Hill, near

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, Efner completed preparatory studies and became a farmer. He served in local offices, including

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War of 1812

Efner was a

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in the New York Militia during the

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. He was later promoted to

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and second in command of the militia's 104th Regiment.

State legislature

He served as member of the

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in 1829.

Congress

Efner was elected as a Jacksonian to the Twenty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837). He did not run for reelection in 1836 and returned to farming.

Death

He died in Blenheim Hill on November 20, 1865, and was buried at Blenheim Hill Cemetery.

References

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