US Congressman. Born in Abnerville, Pennsylvania, he served as president of the Bells Gap Railroad Company (1871-73), president of the board of city commissioners of Altoona, (1872-73) and as superintendent of transportation for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, (1865-75). In 1875, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress, serving until 1877. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his position of superintendent of transportation for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, (1877-85). He then moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and engaged in various business enterprises until his death at age 68.
US Congressman. Born in Abnerville, Pennsylvania, he served as president of the Bells Gap Railroad Company (1871-73), president of the board of city commissioners of Altoona, (1872-73) and as superintendent of transportation for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, (1865-75). In 1875, he was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth Congress, serving until 1877. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his position of superintendent of transportation for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, (1877-85). He then moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and engaged in various business enterprises until his death at age 68.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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