US Congressman. An 1888 law graduate from George Washington University in Washington, DC, he began his career as a National Bank Examiner for the States of Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon for several years. He was admitted to the Delaware bar and opened a law practice in Wilmington, where from 1901 to 1905 he also served as Postmaster. Heald was elected as a Republican to represent Delaware in the Sixty-First and Sixty-Second Congresses and served from March 4, 1909 through March 3, 1913. He then returned to his law practice in Wilmington and engaged in banking. Heald was a member of the University of Delaware's board of trustees from 1915 to 1939, and served as president of the University from 1936 until his death.
US Congressman. An 1888 law graduate from George Washington University in Washington, DC, he began his career as a National Bank Examiner for the States of Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon for several years. He was admitted to the Delaware bar and opened a law practice in Wilmington, where from 1901 to 1905 he also served as Postmaster. Heald was elected as a Republican to represent Delaware in the Sixty-First and Sixty-Second Congresses and served from March 4, 1909 through March 3, 1913. He then returned to his law practice in Wilmington and engaged in banking. Heald was a member of the University of Delaware's board of trustees from 1915 to 1939, and served as president of the University from 1936 until his death.
Bio by: Russ Pickett
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