U.S. Congressman. Successful in the canning industry, he was a delegate to several Maryland State congressional conventions, a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates in 1881 and served in the Maryland State Senate in 1893. In 1895, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth, Fifty-fifth and Fifty-sixth Congresses, serving until 1901. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 70.
U.S. Congressman. Successful in the canning industry, he was a delegate to several Maryland State congressional conventions, a member of the Maryland State House of Delegates in 1881 and served in the Maryland State Senate in 1893. In 1895, he was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-fourth, Fifty-fifth and Fifty-sixth Congresses, serving until 1901. Not a candidate for re-nomination, he resumed his previous business interests until his death at age 70.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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