Walter Underhill was a United States representative from New York.
Occupation
politician
Position held
United States representative
Citizenship
United States
Born
September 12, 1795
Died
August 17, 1866
Overview
Walter Underhill (September 12, 1795 – August 17, 1866) was a United States representative from New York.
Biography
Born in New York City, he completed preparatory studies and became active with his brothers in a successful flour business which had been started by their father.
Underhill was also involved in several civic endeavors, and served in local government. He was a trustee of the New York House of Refuge, and Treasurer of New York City for several years.
He served on the board of managers of the Society for the Reformation of Juvenile Delinquents in the city of New York from 1845 to 1866, and was Treasurer from 1857 to 1866.
