Nathaniel Terry

Nathaniel Terry Jr. (January 30, 1768 – June 14, 1844) was an American politician, lawyer, and judge who served a single term in the United States House of Representatives, representing the at-large congressional district of Connecticut from 1817 to 1819 as a member of the Federalist Party. He previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1804 to 1815, and subsequently served as the 4th mayor of Hartford, Connecticut from 1824 to 1831. Early life and education Terry was born in Enfield, Connecticut on January 30, 1768 to Nathaniel Terry Sr. and Abiah Dwight. He attended common schools and Dartmouth College. Terry graduated from Yale College in 1786. He studied law. Career Terry was admitted to the bar in 1790; he commenced practice in Enfield.