Theodore Frank Appleby (October 10, 1864 – December 15, 1924) was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 3rd congressional district for one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1921 to 1923. He was the father of Stewart Hoffman Appleby, who also became a congressman from New Jersey.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1921 – March 4, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas J. Scully |
| Succeeded by | Elmer H. Geran |
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| Born | Theodore Frank Appleby October 10, 1864 Old Bridge, New Jersey |
| Died | December 15, 1924 (aged 60) Baltimore, Maryland |
| Resting place | Chestnut Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Alice C. Hoffman (m. 1889) |
| Children | Stewart Hoffman Appleby |
| Profession | Real estate and insurance businessman |
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Biography
editBorn on October 10, 1864, in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Appleby graduated from Fort Edwards Collegiate Institute in 1885.[1]
Business and early political career
editHe became a real estate and insurance businessman. Appleby served as a member of the Asbury Park, New Jersey Board of Education from 1887 to 1897, was a member of the State board of education from 1894 to 1902, was a delegate to the 1896 Republican National Convention, was a member of the city council from 1899 to 1906, served as Mayor of Asbury Park, New Jersey from 1908 to 1912, and was a member of the Monmouth County Board of Taxation from 1917 to 1920.[1]
Congress
editHe was elected as a Republican to serve as a congressman in the 67th Congress. He lost the next election, but was reelected in the 69th Congressional election in 1924. During this election Appleby was endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan.[2]
Death and burial
editHe died on December 15, 1924, in Baltimore, Maryland before he could take his seat, and was replaced by his son, Stewart Appleby.[3] He was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery near Old Bridge in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
References
edit- ^ a b American Biography: A New Cyclopedia. Vol. XXV. American Historical Association. 1926. pp. 370–371. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ "For decades, the Ku Klux Klan openly endorsed candidates for political office". washingtonpost.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
- ^ "Heart Trouble is Fatal to Congressman-Elect Appleby". Asbury Park Press. December 15, 1924. p. 1. Retrieved February 24, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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- United States Congress. "T. Frank Appleby (id: A000267)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Theodore Appleby at Find a Grave