U.S. Congressman. He took special studies at West Chester State Teachers College and studied electrical engineering at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia. During World War I, he served in the United States Marine Corps, (1918-19). After the war, he was assistant superintendent of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, (1925-35), a Deputy Sheriff in Chester County, (1936-43) and Sheriff of Chester County, (1944-46). In 1947, he was elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress and to the next nine succeeding Congresses, serving until 1966. Not a candidate for reelection, he retired from public service until his death at age 76.
U.S. Congressman. He took special studies at West Chester State Teachers College and studied electrical engineering at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia. During World War I, he served in the United States Marine Corps, (1918-19). After the war, he was assistant superintendent of the Pennsylvania Department of Highways, (1925-35), a Deputy Sheriff in Chester County, (1936-43) and Sheriff of Chester County, (1944-46). In 1947, he was elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress and to the next nine succeeding Congresses, serving until 1966. Not a candidate for reelection, he retired from public service until his death at age 76.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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