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Nathan Proller

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Nathan Proller (August 20, 1901 – May 23, 1994) was an American businessman and politician from New York.

Life

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He was born on August 20, 1901, in Gloversville, Fulton County, New York, the son of Hyman H. Proller (died 1948) and Rebecca Proller (1876–1972).[1] He attended Corinth High School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He engaged in the real estate and insurance business in Glens Falls, and entered politics as a Republican.[2] He was Supervisor of the Town of Lake Luzerne for several terms;[3] and was chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Warren County from 1937 to 1939.[4]

Proller was a member of the New York State Senate in 1965 and 1966. In June 1966, after re-apportionment, he ran in the 42nd District for re-nomination, but was defeated in the Republican primary by Ronald B. Stafford, the incumbent senator from the 48th District.

He died on May 23, 1994.[5]

Sources

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  1. ^ Mrs. Proller Of Corinth Dies at 95 in the Schenectady Gazette, of Schenectady, on January 10, 1972
  2. ^ New York Red Book (1965–1966; pg. 89)
  3. ^ Warren County: a History and Guide (Glens Falls NY, 1942)
  4. ^ "Chairmen of the Board of Supervisors" at Warren County official site
  5. ^ "PROLLER, NATHAN" at Social Security Info
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
39th District

1965
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Senate
47th District

1966
Succeeded by