T. Frank Appleby

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Theodore Frank Appleby

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 3rd district
In office
March 4, 1921 - March 3, 1923
Preceded by Thomas J. Scully
Succeeded by Elmer H. Geran

Born October 10, 1864
Old Bridge, New Jersey,
Died December 15, 1924
Baltimore, Maryland
Political party Republican
Profession Real estate and insurance businessman

Theodore Frank Appleby (October 10, 1864 - December 15, 1924) was a United States Congressman from the state of New Jersey and the father of Stewart Hoffman Appleby, also a congressman from New Jersey.

Born on October 10, 1864 in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Appleby graduated from Fort Edwards Collegiate Institute in 1885. A real estate and insurance businessman, Appleby served in several low level political offices, including as the Mayor of Asbury Park. He was elected as a Republican to serve as the congressman from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district in the 67th Congress. He lost the next election, but was reelected to the 69th Congress. However, he died in Baltimore, Maryland before he could take his seat, and was replaced by his son, Stewart Hoffman Appleby. He was buried in Chestnut Hill Cemetery in East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Preceded by
Thomas J. Scully
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New Jersey's 3rd congressional district

19211923
Succeeded by
Elmer H. Geran

This article incorporates facts obtained from the public domain Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

Persondata
NAME Appleby, Theodore Frank
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Appleby, T. Frank
SHORT DESCRIPTION United States Congressman from New Jersey
DATE OF BIRTH October 10, 1864
PLACE OF BIRTH Old Bridge, New Jersey,
DATE OF DEATH December 15, 1924
PLACE OF DEATH Baltimore, Maryland