US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1837, commenced law practice in Danville, Pennsylvania and was District Attorney of Montour County, 1852 to 1857. In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John G. Montgomery and served until 1859. A unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death.
US Congressman. He was admitted to the bar in 1837, commenced law practice in Danville, Pennsylvania and was District Attorney of Montour County, 1852 to 1857. In 1857, he was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John G. Montgomery and served until 1859. A unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed the practice of law until his death.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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