U.S. Congressman. Born in Williams Township, Pennsylvania, he taught school for several years, then entered the milling business and was owner-operator of the Durham Mill, Pennsylvania. In 1879, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was delegate to the Democratic National Convention, in 1884. He also engaged in the lumber business until his death at age 77 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
U.S. Congressman. Born in Williams Township, Pennsylvania, he taught school for several years, then entered the milling business and was owner-operator of the Durham Mill, Pennsylvania. In 1879, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress, serving until 1881. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he was delegate to the Democratic National Convention, in 1884. He also engaged in the lumber business until his death at age 77 in Easton, Pennsylvania.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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