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 Peter Davis Oakey

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Peter Davis Oakey Famous memorial

Birth
East Millstone, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA
Death
18 Nov 1920 (aged 59)
Naugatuck Junction, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA
Burial
Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Memorial ID
7372447 View Source

US Congressman. Born in New Jersey, he moved to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1886, where he engaged and was successful in mercantile pursuits. After serving 20 years in various city government positions, he was elected as a Republican to represent Connecticut's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1915 to 1917. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his former business interest until his death at age 59.

US Congressman. Born in New Jersey, he moved to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1886, where he engaged and was successful in mercantile pursuits. After serving 20 years in various city government positions, he was elected as a Republican to represent Connecticut's 1st Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1915 to 1917. An unsuccessful candidate for reelection, he resumed his former business interest until his death at age 59.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith


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  • Added: 21 Apr 2003
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID: 7372447
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7372447/peter-davis-oakey: accessed ), memorial page for Peter Davis Oakey (25 Feb 1861–18 Nov 1920), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7372447, citing Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.