Conger was born on July 5, 1814, in
New York City, New York, the son of John Smith Conger and Sarah Bogart. In 1830, Conger was an assistant instructor in the
Columbia Grammar School English and Mathematical Departments. In 1831, he was an instructor in the Classical Departments. He graduated from
Columbia University with a B.A. in 1831 and an M.A. in 1834. He was a lawyer, but he preferred to farm and raise livestock. In 1840, he moved with his family to
Rockland County. He named his residence Waldberg, which in time became the name of the surrounding area. He helped develop the area, donated land for the school and the
West Shore Railroad station, and was involved in the church. Waldberg was later renamed
Congers. In 1851, Conger was elected to the
New York State Senate as a
Democrat, representing the
New York's 7th State Senate district (
Westchester County,
Rockland County, and
Putnam County). He served in the Senate in
1852 and
1853. He was a delegate to the
1864 Democratic National Convention and the
1867-1868 New York State Constitutional Convention. He was also president of the Rockland Female Institute board of trustees, the Rockland County Bible Institute, == References ==