Nathan Lapham

Nathan Lapham (November 24, 1820 Collins, Erie County, New York – May 1, 1890 Peru, Clinton County, New York) was an American politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of Joseph Lapham (1786–1851) and Anna (Keese) Lapham (1790–1833). In 1822, the family removed to Peru. On February 22, 1842, he married Jane R. Barker (1822–1869), and they had several children.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (16th D.) in 1860 and 1861. On January 25, 1860, he was elected President pro tempore of the State Senate (83rd Session).

Later he married Hannah Barker, a niece of his first wife, and they had several children.

He was buried at the Quaker Cemetery in Au Sable, New York.

Lapham is a descendant of John Lapham (1677-1734) and his wife Mary Russell Lapham (1683-1752). His cousins through the Lapham family include Elbridge G. Lapham, a Congressman from New York, Roger D. Lapham, a mayor of San Francisco, California, Christopher Lloyd, an actor, and Susan B. Anthony, Women's Rights Activist.

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New York State Senate
Preceded by
Ralph A. Loveland
New York State Senate
16th District

1860–1861
Succeeded by
Russell M. Little
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