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James Landy

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James Landy

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
25 Jul 1875 (aged 61)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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U.S. Congressman. Successful in mercantile pursuits, he served as a member of the Philadelphia board of school commissioners (1845-57). In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress, serving until 1859. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he was appointed Pennsylvania chief commissioner of highways in 1862 and served until his death.
U.S. Congressman. Successful in mercantile pursuits, he served as a member of the Philadelphia board of school commissioners (1845-57). In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress, serving until 1859. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he was appointed Pennsylvania chief commissioner of highways in 1862 and served until his death.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6906047/james-landy: accessed ), memorial page for James Landy (13 Sep 1813–25 Jul 1875), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6906047, citing Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.